I read the papers and watch TV and everything happens in a few minutes of reporting. Everything is so simple. Why can’t we just implement these obvious solutions?
This blog tries to get beyond headlines and media grabs. Most of the problems we face today are highly complex. There is a thing called the “Dunning Kruger Effect” which says that the less people know about a subject, the more adamant they are in stating their position. Those who are experts usually see a completely different and complex solution.
This blog is an attempt to state a view and start a discussion.
Please join me and try to make the country a more thoughtful place and add your comment.
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The Terrorist Club
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The Australian Greens. How to become the major party in Australia.
It would be fair to say both major parties are less than popular with most people. What other choice do we have? The Greens have some support. They get into the low teens when it comes to percentage of votes, but that will not get them into power. So how does a small party like…
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Seven refugee issues we have ignored
You would think that everything that could be said, had been said about the refugee influx into Europe. I think there are a few topics that are new, or glossed over, so here we go. These are seven refugee issues we have ignored. Firstly, one raised by Gillian Triggs. If we are taking Syrian refugees,…
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