Looking at the increasing level of fear which has crept into both the American populace and American politics over the years since 9/11.
Tag: society
What “The Lord of the Flies” Taught us about Free Markets
Taking the lessons of the book “The Lord of the Flies” and applying them to the so-called “Free Market.”
Don’t Be a Slave to Technology
Despite being a huge computer geek, I am not a slave to technology – and I would say in today’s world it is increasingly important NOT to be a slave to technology… despite the fact that an increasing number of people are.
Clearly Stupid
Take a look at this ad I saw just the other day: This has to be the single stupidest thing that has come about since the increased airline security policy went into effect after 9/11. It’s a card that supposedly will let you get through airport security faster – something about being “precleared.” If you… Continue reading Clearly Stupid
On “An Inconvenient Truth”
I finally got around to watching “An Inconvenient Truth” tonight, and I have to say, I’m all riled up. There can be no doubt that climate change is real and is caused by human activity. That’s not what I’m all riled up about. I’m all riled up about what we can do about it and… Continue reading On “An Inconvenient Truth”