Context is all important in asking any question? And these days a key question is the importance of history. Pragmatic agendas of the daily grind obscure how significance the study of the past is for getting a perspective on how to live a better life. This blog looks at how different present contexts are better understood from what preceded.
A colleague of mine (and a "colleague of mind") wanted to help us -- the South East Queensland Community -- with a project in urban sociology. He wrote to the Queensland Public Service Commission (QPSC), regarding workforce profiles for the Queensland Public Service...
Following Public Message on Public Infrastructure in the Lead Up to 2024 BCC and Queensland Elections, I have had a few conversations and enlightening feedback. One conversation was with a colleague and friend who described the Brisbane City Council (BCC)’s bus...
It amazes me that the reaction thinking can swallow up social movements into the madness of the mob. Yes, when layout on a spectrum, it is only a minority position, but, in which case, the reaction thinking becomes the majority outlook through the echo chamber...
We Are the People Song by Empire of the Sun We can remember swimming in December Heading for the city lights in 1975 We share in each other Nearer than father The scent of a lemon drips from your eyes We are the people that rule the world A force running in...
Dear friends, Educational theories from unusual places, an e-newspaper in Los Angeles, discussing housing and homeless policies. Text below. The messaging follows the email I just sent to the Mayor, Deputy Premier, and the...
These seven points are important to understand in the debate between I.T. designers and the philosophers. SEVEN IMPORTANT CORRECTIONS. Understand the opening statement is the conclusion in most debates. No need to go down...
The Correspondence TF-23-1204 - Message for Dr Buch from the Premier (attached): Gmail - TF_23_12404 – Message for Dr Buch In response to my short plea to save The Gabba Community from the pain of losing a primary school and a park, the...
That's just the way it is Ah, but don't you believe them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlRQjzltaMQ&list=RDJdP4AfKGr-I&index=28 ***** The Way It Is Song by Bruce Hornsby Standing in line, marking time Waiting for the welfare dime...
Listening to the Tears For Fear's song, "Shout", when faced with The Cynical Voice towards The Voice Referendum completed October 14, I think of the lyrics: In violent times You shouldn't have to sell your soul In black and white They...