The Moral High Ground and the Value of One Life
When leaders of a nation treat their citizens as cannon fodder, they reveal their moral bankruptcy. “Leave no man behind” says a lot about who we are as a people.
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Inside the Deceptive World of AI
The evisceration of our capacity to use language – to think – will be a problem. Farrow and Marantz refer to it once. They say AI will likely cause “human enfeeblement”. Yes.
A National Day of Strike and Protest
Organisers have signalled that Monday’s national day of strike and protest will mark a significant escalation to keep the momentum up, with further actions planned in the coming days.
Those Who Spend the Money Should Raise the Money
What is missing is transparent accountability. A system where states raise what they spend would encourage competition in efficiency, innovation, and value.
Wind Power Is Not a Harmless Energy Source
Taking a closer look and it becomes quickly apparent that wind farms come with their own high cost to the environment and our health.
The Energy Storage Elephant in the Room
Bryan Leyland and John Raine Bryan Leyland is a semi-retired electrical and mechanical consulting engineer specialising in power systems. John Raine is an emeritus professor of mechanical engineering and a former researcher in alternative and renewable energy systems. Christopher Luxon announced the LNG Storage Terminal plan on 9th February
Defining Women Without Fixing the Law
The Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill has been drawn from the ballot. I want to explain why I cannot endorse it.
Can This Be True?
The most expensive electricity on Earth is in countries with ‘cheapest’ sources of electricity.
Iran’s Next Move Is the Bomb – If the Regime Survives
If the regime survives, which is very possible, America and Israel must ensure its nuclear dreams are stymied completely and permanently.
The Grassroots Launch of Heart of the Protest Book
From Canterbury garage to nationwide.
The President and the Ceasefire
Some reflections on Donald Trump's recent comments and the somewhat ceasefire in the Middle East