How to REALLY Unite Europe

Most of my friends are liberals. I adhere nether to modern liberalism, nor to conservatism, but I am attracted to the spirit of liberalism (You will find out what I mean by that as you read on). Much of what passes for liberalism in the modern world is actually conservatism dressed up as the former. There is an inherent degree of intolerance and bigotry which is commonly being expressed. The liberal true ideal is typified by love, acceptance, compassion, equality, generosity and peace. It is no coincidence that these are also associated with the higher stages of consciousness evolution. Of awakening, or enlightenment, if you prefer.

Guerrilla War, Unfair (part 1)

  This is the first part of a three posts I am writing about this topical issue.  In this post I will introduce the problem. In the second post I will make some general points about what should be done, and why. I will also write why certain approaches are likely to be counterproductive –…

Eddie Obeng on London Real

Here’s another great podcast by the London Real team, (headed by Brian Rose), talking with Eddie Obeng. Eddie Obeng describes himself as an educator. He argues that organisations – including corporate and educational – teach outmoded views and processes, which are already obsolete by the time the individual puts them into place (say, 2 years…

The changing living spaces of the future

How will our living spaces change in the future? According to Amanda Talbot, author of Rethink: The Way You Live, many people are now choosing to change the nature of their homes and the spaces within them. Many are making the choice to live in smaller homes closer to the city CBD and their workplaces.…

Put your writing out there! Why not?

Amazon.com now sells more ebooks than hard covers. You might know that already. But did you know that you can also publish your articles on Kindle? This can be a very good way to get your ideas to a broader audience. I decided to go this route for an academic paper I wrote recently: Entangled…

Asian focus is vital for Australia’s future

Australia’s economic future is intimately tied up with Asia and China, Australian foreign minister Bob Carr stated today, as reported in the Sydney Morning Herald. As the mining boom slows, Australia needs to take advantage of the growing middle class in Asia, and provide them with desirable goods and services. It’s pure common sense. Having…

Are bookstores becoming extinct?

Are bookstores becoming a thing of the past as epublishing and mobile devices become the norm? trish and rob MacGreggor discuss this on their fascinating syncrosecrets blog. http://www.synchrosecrets.com/synchrosecrets/?p=9467  Personally, I love being able to read hard copy books – but I also love being able to instantly download an ebook. It will be fascinating to…

Are the Chinese coming to get us?

Is China coming to devour us? An alarming article written by John Garnaut in the Sydney Morning Herald  (“Australia counters Chinese threat) brings to attention the views of Edward Luttwak, described as a “strong an influential adviser to the Pentagon.” Luttwak says that Australia and the US see China as their biggest threat, and regardless…

Arctic ice melt initiates resources grab

This very relevant piece was circulated amongst the World Futures Studies Federation email list. The thawing of the polar regions is creating new economic opportunities as receding ice unveils mineral and energy wealth that has been buried for millennia. It also creates concerns. Are we going to rape and exploit these pristine regions of the…