We just got home after a lovely short holiday in Morecambe, Lancashire. It was our first visit to the town, and we will definitely return. My daughters, dog and I stayed at the Clarendon Hotel on Morecambe seafront. It was … Read More
I debated with myself whether I was to write this sad indictment of the human species, as I see human floundering as a consequence of their own action or non-actions, their own thoughts and speech. So, I felt it incumbent … Read More
Recessions are part of economic cycles that inevitably follow periods of growth. Though recessions appear frequently, only some of them are severe. Whenever severe recessions occur, weak and leveraged businesses collapse. This causes economic turmoil that ripples through the country … Read More
Recessions such as the present one caused by the pandemic affect both individuals and businesses, with the former losing jobs and income and facing hunger and uncertainty while the latter teeter at the edge of collapse and bankruptcy. And then … Read More
There have been tremendous advances in the realms of machine learning and artificial intelligence and there are serious apprehensions about job losses and machine domination. What’s happening now does have a parallel to what happened to physical labor when mechanical … Read More
The problems faced by every democratic country in the world are almost identical. They originate in the way democracy is implemented rather than from democracy itself. All these problems can be greatly mitigated if we have the political will and … Read More
Governance by representation is popularly considered the best way to rule through public mandate. Direct democracy where the citizens will vote on major issues directly is also gaining popularity in the recent times. However democracy is unduly dependent upon voting … Read More
When our youth become adults and are ready to take up a suitable role in society, they usually do not have the self-awareness and knowledge about our society to create the best role for themselves. The present assembly line education … Read More
Power Play When we interact with another person, we are always conscious of the power balance between us. We feel powerful in the presence of some people while less powerful or even powerless in the presence of others. Our actions … Read More
Today I am slightly depressed, as I observe what is transpiring locally and around the world. I am shocked and amazed just how disenfranchised the people really are, and what is far worse, they do not realise it! I wish … Read More
