March 20, 2021
Pink Elephants and Little Green Men
In the past year, I have had many conversations about viruses, vaccinations and immunity. I have been surprised by the … Read More “Pink Elephants and Little Green Men”
In Fourteen Hundred and Ninety-two…
When Europeans first landed in the New World in 1492, they brought more than ships and cows. They carried with … Read More “In Fourteen Hundred and Ninety-two…”
March 19, 2021
A Confession
If you have read any of my posts to date, it will come as no surprise that I am a … Read More “A Confession”
March 9, 2021
A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
We all fall down.
So goes the old nursery rhyme. I recall the lyrics from dancing around in circles in my childhood. Some believe … Read More “A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
We all fall down.”
February 26, 2021
Viruses – the Undead
Question: What actually is a virus? Common counter-narratives: They don’t exist. Nobody has ever seen one. Even if they do … Read More “Viruses – the Undead”
February 14, 2021
Skin in the game
The other day, someone on our local chat group posted a 29-word message about a 42-year-old female nurse at a … Read More “Skin in the game”
February 8, 2021
Everybody who has the covid-19 vaccine will die!
in due course of time …. If we can accept that this is true, then the only question is whether … Read More “Everybody who has the covid-19 vaccine will die!”
January 31, 2021
Recolonising Our Inner Ecology
QAnon and other conspiracy theories may only be a symptom of an underlying malaise. Though some relief might be gained … Read More “Recolonising Our Inner Ecology”
What I Think v. What You Feel
A greater understanding of the nature, characteristics and causes of conspiracy theories can help understand the phenomenon, but much as … Read More “What I Think v. What You Feel”
Theories or Theorists?
Understanding the root of conspiracy theories lies not in understanding the theories, but in understanding the theorists, i.e. the adherents … Read More “Theories or Theorists?”