Yuval Noah Harari’s delves into the dangers of AI but uniquely examines this issue through the lens of human societal development and the lessons we may or may not have learned. Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus asks, “Why are we so good at accumulating more information and power, but far less successful at acquiring wisdom?” Beginning … Leer más
Western Civilization Origins: How the World Made the West by Josephine Quinn
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Josephine Quinn (Bloomsbury) Challenging the Myth of Western Civilization Origins How the World Made the West is a revolutionary book that challenges the myth of Western Civilization Origins. Josephine Quinn argues that our understanding of history was shaped by modern interpretations, not ancient truths. What we see when we look back into the past is … Leer más
Historical Influence on Orwell, , Orwell’s Legacy in Literature, Orwell’s Political Views, Orwell’s Time in Burma, Totalitarianism in Orwell’s Writing
Exploring Orwell’s Life: D.J. Taylor’s Biography and Paul Theroux’s Fictional Take on His Burma Years
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Revisiting Orwell’s Life This is a long book, and D J Taylor, who wrote a George Orwell biography 20 years ago, believes there is significant value in revisiting the subject.. There is new biographical evidence available in terms of letters between Orwell and his friends and lovers. Sadly, Taylor identified only eleven people who knew … Leer más
Historical Influence on Orwell, , Orwell’s Legacy in Literature, Orwell’s Political Views, Orwell’s Time in Burma, Totalitarianism in Orwell’s Writing
Where There’s Hope!
At the start of the week the far-right in France seemed set to win the first round of the election called by Emanuel Macron after he suffered a shattering defeat in elections for the European Parliament last month. Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) have become the largest party in the Dutch parliament. … Leer más
Who Was Che Guevara and His Legacy
“Let’s be realistic. Let’s do the impossible!” The legacy of Che Guevara, a revolutionary icon, continues to resonate today. There was a time not so long ago when almost every student bedroom had a picture of Che Guevara on the wall. In death, the legacy of Che Guevara became the quintessential cultural icon with his … Leer más
The Belt and Road Initiative
Most people have heard about the Silk Roads. This was a large network of trade routes which for hundreds of years connected the West of Europe with the East of Asia. The trade routes connected China with the Mediterranean and Africa and all the countries and regions between. For hundreds of years, the Silk Roads … Leer más