They were fighting against tyranny, of course. Clear lines and imaginative set-ups and pay-offs, the original trilogy of Star Wars was great story telling. Good versus Evil is easy to understand. The how and why made sense for each character, each of whom went through personalised character arcs. While Good vs Evil is still theContinue reading “The Rebels”
Category Archives: Politopical
Spirituality
The Meaning of Life What was that about hats, again? Thanks Monty Python! This movie ought to be the first thing watched by every high school student from grades 10 to 12 and repeated every year of academic study. Would definitely reduce the number of goths and wokers. One way I’ve identified to engage inContinue reading “Spirituality”
Fragile Narcissist
Narcissism is a psychological delusion. More than simply being selfish or opportunistic, narcissists have proceeded along a train of thought which leads them to disconnect from others’ needs. This delusion is where someone ‘knows’ that their needs must be met but there is no longer the ability to facilitate others’ needs. Where a narcissist isContinue reading “Fragile Narcissist”
System Failure
Ideology provides no grounds for respect.
SEX
Let’s talk about — baby, let’s talk about you and me.
The Churn
Those who fiddle while Rome burns…
Fa-fa-fa-fashion!
What to do, how to feel, when things aren’t as they should be… Early last year, my mother had a stroke. I expected I would be the main carer as I was studying full time and had the flexibility to drive into the mountains to manage her home and help out. I also live closestContinue reading “Fa-fa-fa-fashion!”
All Together
What is the point of philosophy? Oughtn’t it be a practical and useful tool for understanding ourselves?
The Pendulum Swings
The basic function of our physical bodies is to reproduce so the species continues. All life is defined by its on-going drive to replicate. The biochemical nature of self-replicating DNA drives the existence of life on this planet forward. But what if we are not interested or are not capable of following this imperative? IContinue reading “The Pendulum Swings”
The Third Path
You have been given a choice. You may not choose between them, only from either provided. If you do not agree to choose from these two options, you face scathing vehemence and possible unemployment. Choose well. This is your final chance. Male Female Do not presume to know which is which! XX chromosomes means aContinue reading “The Third Path”
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