Commentary

  • Down with this sickness

    Down with this sickness

    Despise the artist, not the art. Read more

  • The world of Arduino

    The world of Arduino

    Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. –Malcolm X I’m retired, so there’s no absolute imperative to learn new skills. And yet learning new things can never stop, for as Einstein is quoted as remarking, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” I’ve found… Read more

  • Revitalising the culture of protest

    Revitalising the culture of protest

    The emergence of a powerful rebellion in Western counterculture is evident, as artists like Bob Vylan challenge oppressive governments and promote support for Palestine, reigniting meaningful protest reminiscent of the Vietnam War era. Read more

  • The future is now…

    The future is now…

    Worrying about the future is a futile exercise. We should be more worried about the now. Look around you. I’m not referring to your immediate vicinity, although that’s a start. Look further. The world is a shameful mess. Wars, poverty, genocide, corrupt governments and civic institutions, marginalised international humanitarian and judicial institutions, starvation, poor water… Read more

  • Oh mama I saw the world and it was good…

    Oh mama I saw the world and it was good…

    … Oh mama I saw the worldAnd it was goodAnd full of kindness –Beth Hart Every few weeks or so, a new song plays on repeat, both in my head and on my stereo system. Currently, Mama This One’s for You, a song written by Beth Hart, is occupying those spaces. Originally released in 2015,… Read more

  • Trump to make a clean sweep of all the Nobel Prizes?

    Trump to make a clean sweep of all the Nobel Prizes?

    Donald Trump’s controversial bid for the Nobel Peace Prize reflects his political manoeuvres and support for contentious actions, while the awarding of such prizes often faces criticism for perceived biases and questionable recipients. Read more