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Self-Knowledge One of the major news stories this weekend was the flotation of Facebook for 100 billion dollars. It was interesting that a major profile in the New York Times (a version of which was reprinted in the Observer) carried … Continue reading
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Preamble. Following on from yesterday’s thoughts on music and the intelligences that are required to make music, we’d like to add the following clarification. There’s a direct route from the physical into the metaphysical (spiritual) intelligence, and a return route … Continue reading
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Here’s a few headlines from the news this week. The National Health Service is on course to spend 17% of its entire budget on diabetes related illnesses by 2035 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17829012 Teenage conception rates in the UK are still the highest … Continue reading
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The politics of education can seem tedious and frustrating, but it’s unavoidable and worthy of attention by anyone who cares about the bigger picture beyond their own immediate circumstances. Does it matter where children go to school? Does the size … Continue reading
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A few years back a representative of a well known London orchestra approached my school and asked whether some of his musicians might work with our children in order to help the professionals to loosen up, feel the music, and … Continue reading
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Saturday in Britain is traditionally a big sports day. A recent programme on TV documented the continuing occurence of sexism in football in Britain and elsewhere. No big surprises there. Racism, in spite of the successes of the “Let’s Kick … Continue reading
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In our two previous blog posts we’ve written about two types of people who might be considered polar opposites. The fictional character Derek has a tremendous capacity for empathy, care and compassion – qualities which are totally lacking in the … Continue reading
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If you take somebody who has no concern for others and no interest in other people, with no ability to feel empathy whatsoever, plus no decent value system, you find yourself with a psychopath. Last night’s documentary on BBC2 on … Continue reading
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It’s not exactly a popular name, Derek. It’s probably never been popular. However, it’s the name that Ricky Gervais has chosen for his newest character creation – probably his most controversial to date.
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In the 3Di office we talk often about the importance of creativity and imagination – for living and also for working. In our part of London – the East End – there is now a huge community or artists and … Continue reading
