‘A dollop of Caledonian Antisyzygy’
This was how Alex Bell began his Opinion Piece in The Courier of the 5th December 2019. Caledonian Antisyzygy may be a term that is not much heard but I … Continue reading ‘A dollop of Caledonian Antisyzygy’
Tag: polarisation
#hashtags
Whilst I no longer contribute to social media I do appreciate how it “levels the playing field”. Perhaps like me, you are not on social media, but have become aware of … Continue reading #hashtags
‘Home truths’
This is the opening paragraph of Euan McColm’s perspective in Scotland on Sunday, 14th January 2019.
Backwards and forwards learning
There is often polarisation in scientific debate. My view is that we need to do better at exploring the world in-between.
div-ided
“The subjective – objective divide” Within and outwith I cannot find any ‘dividing’ line: backwards, forwards, inside-out and wonderfully Humpty-Dumpty, no presence is ever knowingly div-ided.
Polarization
The Swedish poet, Tomas Tranströmer, in a Transatlantic letter to his friend Robert Bly, expressed concern about a human failing to always polarise everything: Tomas Tranströmer’s poem seems just as … Continue reading Polarization
“Pill Shaming”
I have worked as an NHS psychiatrist for quarter of a century and when I prescribe medications I try to do so as carefully and appropriately as I can. In … Continue reading “Pill Shaming”