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Very few places now offer you the possibility of civilised discussion between different points of view – whether on social, religious, political, and ethical matters, or in relation to economics, business, sport, fashion, the arts, media, education, science, technology, or whatever else.

It is our ambition and desire to be one such place of civilised discussion. That is what we are working towards. That is why you will find divergent voices very welcome here.

Add your own voice, by engaging with the views here – by sending in comments, stories, jokes, questions, and so on. Though only with politeness and civility, please – and only within the values and framework of the Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, and Justice.

We look forward to hearing your view – whatever that is. Meanwhile, enjoy the range of views here.

Community

  1. Announcing A New Columnist

    May 27, 2022
    Columns

    I am delighted to announce that two websites, www.homeanddiaspora.com and christnotchristianity.com, are merging with our site. Shri Frank Raj (the owner of both sites) therefore becomes the latest new Columnist…

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  2. Should you Pay money to get your book Published?

    May 23, 2022
    Columns

    I have just received an email from someone which causes me to write on this subject. Here is what he writes: “The disease of levying charges…

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  3. Invitation to Potential Columnists and Contributors

    May 5, 2022
    Columns

    Now that our community has its first female Columnist (Rashmi Narzary), I should make it clear that I have been trying for some time to have…

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  4. When Stakeholders Act Like Dictators: New Era, New Rules

    April 22, 2022
    Columns

    The reason life works at all is that not everyone in your tribe is nuts on the same day. Anne Lamott Disney versus the state of…

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  5. A Day in the Life of a Publisher

    April 16, 2022
    Columns

    A publisher’s day moves from issuing credit notes and invoices, to briefing or being debriefed by one’s IT manager or marketing consultant or distribution partner, to…

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  6. The Life of a Publisher

    March 20, 2022
    Columns

    My latest title, “Regenerative Learning”, will become available to the general public on a date TBC, but probably sometime in the Autumn. However, one of the…

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  7. From Differences to Demonization: How to Lead in a Fracturing Culture

    March 19, 2022
    Columns

    “I am constantly being pressed to take a stand on one issue after another. It is one of the biggest challenges I face on a daily…

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  8. In an Age of Self-Publishing, why do you need a Publisher?

    March 14, 2022
    Columns

    Yes, anyone can upload anything to Amazon, and indeed anyone can even get anything printed. But is either of these things the whole of publishing?! People…

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  9. Sliding from Differences to Demonization: 4 Levels, 4 Choices

    March 11, 2022
    Columns

    Nationalism tells me my group is unique. Fascism tells me my group is supreme. Yuval Harari “I am constantly being pressed to take a stand on one issue…

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  10. Democracy Hijacked: Time for Hard and Purposeful Action

    January 24, 2022
    Columns

    Your life becomes meaningful in precise proportion to the depths of responsibility you are willing to shoulder. Jordan Peterson On September 11, 2001, four al-Qaeda terrorists…

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