An Active Life In an email to a friend yesterday I wrote the following- “I am physically fine, but the need to search for the desired word is mentally frustrating. A close friend who was told by one medico that she had Alzheimer’s and has hugely improved when another said she only had ‘mild cognitive … Continue reading An Active Life
The Antihumanism of David Attenborough
RAZI GINZBERG 18th May 2021 Revered naturalist Sir David Attenborough recently celebrated his 95th birthday. As a capstone to his storied career, he has also been named as the ‘people’s advocate’ for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). A better title for Sir David would be the anti-people’s advocate. That’s because, while narrating … Continue reading The Antihumanism of David Attenborough
The Cost of Australian Electricity
If our Governments really want to boost our economy they need to do something about our very high electricity costs. With automation it can now be argued that energy costs are now more important than labour costs in making our businesses internationally competitive.
Climate Change Ideology -Balance Needed
There are clear reasons for climate optimism in a CO2-enriched world Arguments against climate alarm (and forced energy transformation) should be highlighted to counter the Malthusian notion that self-interested economic progress is engendering climate chaos. Robert L Bradley Jr, LifeSite News Opinion, May 7, 2021 https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/there-are-clear-reasons-for-climate-optimism-in-a-co2-enriched-world May 7, 2021 (AIER) — A debate between climate optimist John Christy (University of … Continue reading Climate Change Ideology -Balance Needed
Christmas Greetings and Newsletter
Belated Posting-written from my Hospital Bed Tuesday, 22nd December,2020 What a year! Both on a personal front with the horrors of the global pandemic providing the background music. As usual I approach this task from a self-centred chronological perspective. I fear I will overlook major family events. Once again I am very aware of how … Continue reading Christmas Greetings and Newsletter
Global Warming aka Climate Change
Letter to The Editor, The Economist-21st April,2021 I am not a scientist, but I can read, observe and think. I am concerned that our (mankind's) response to climate change is rather like our use of wide lockdowns in response to COVID-19-a response that in many cases appears to do more damage than the “disease”. I … Continue reading Global Warming aka Climate Change
A Lighter Moment
Behaviour-This Struck a Chord
Stay curious, find comfort in being wrong and create a "challenge circle" of people who actively challenge your beliefs - these are all steps towards knowing what you don't know according to Adam Grant. And he argues in today's rapidly changing work environment questioning your beliefs, rethinking and even unlearning are key skills. Adam is an … Continue reading Behaviour-This Struck a Chord
My Favourite Commentator Nails It
Matt Ridley: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us About ScienceThe Wall Street Journal, 9 October 2020 The scientific method remains the best way to solve many problems, but bias, overconfidence and politics can sometimes lead scientists astray The Covid-19 pandemic has stretched the bond between the public and the scientific profession as never before. Scientists … Continue reading My Favourite Commentator Nails It
A Response to the Wentworth Group Written by me in 2002. An Idea that should be pursued.
The Menzies Group[1]--- Initial Draft Notes The Menzies Group has been formed by a group of concerned scientists, economists, historians politicians and farmers who are alarmed at the extreme position being taken by the Wentworth Group of scientists. The aim of the Menzies Group is to achieve a more balanced position. It fears that if … Continue reading A Response to the Wentworth Group Written by me in 2002. An Idea that should be pursued.
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