Random thoughts on the journey
Here you will find short articles on things that matter to me.
I have met people – a rare few, it must be said – who claim never to have had a ‘down day’; never to have known a depressed moment. That’s not my experience at all. Quite the contrary! It’s hard to write about depression and mental illness without running the risk of seeming morose or … Continue reading Some days and some dogs…
Film Review: Judgment at Nuremberg 1961 United Artists I was scrolling through YouTube the other night, looking for a film to watch. My attention was drawn to a 1961 classic called Judgment at Nuremberg. Perhaps the upcoming new film starring Russell Crowe of the same name made this oldy jump up the potential viewing list. … Continue reading Us and Them
Tuesday's Children: Artificial Intelligence and the demise of human autonomy I use ChatGPT now for about an hour a day. It is an incredibly helpful assistant in formatting and layouts for my books. It doesn’t always get things right and has occasionally taken me down a dead-end or two. I explore some of the ethical … Continue reading Ethical dilemmas in Artificial Intelligence
Reflection on What is a Fable?
Leaving my home of 38 years was a loss in so many ways but also a sign of hope.
by increasing our understanding as an opportunity for empathy and tolerance, we can make our corner of this world a better place.
Empathy isn’t acceptance of things you don’t agree with. Empathy doesn’t require you to give up any position you might otherwise have.
Paul Russell: Musings 