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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.

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  1. 2nd Quarterly Newsletter

    October 4, 2024
    News

    The Poetry Pharmacy Good News for all those seeking poetry’s soothing balm: it can now be found in London’s Oxford Street, of all the unlikely places,…

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  2. Animal welfare and its role in sustainability

    October 4, 2024
    Columns

    Three papers by Donald M. Broom emphasise that, where animals are farmed or otherwise affected by production, their welfare can be scientifically assessed, and that welfare…

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  3. Inside Companies: The current situation with Digital Learning or Virtual Learning

    September 20, 2024
    Columns

    “L&D Express” podcast hosted by Bert Cherian with guest Michael Fernandes Bert: Hello, everybody. This is Bert Cherian from the L&D Express show. I am delighted…

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  4. Reclaiming the Gift of Hardship

    August 12, 2024
    Columns

    The Olympics remind us.  The people we most admire are those who have overcome burdens and hardship.  Whether Olympic gymnast Simone Biles early childhood in foster…

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  5. Is Nationalism Gendered?

    July 16, 2024
    Columns

    The answer to that question requires dissecting what “nationalism” means. Political scientist Benedict Anderson, is popular for, among other things, having defined nationalism which provides a…

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  6. Robot Souls? Programming In Humanity

    July 15, 2024
    Columns

    For the first time, the UK Government has identified AI as a ‘chronic risk’ in the National Risk Register. Recently, a spate of experts has come…

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  7. Are our Relationships, even in our Local Communities, coming Apart?

    July 13, 2024
    Columns

    College sports has jumped the shark Aggie coach bolting for rival Texas is emblematic. By Robert Hall Dallas Morning News July 6, 2024 Jim Schlossnagle, center,…

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  8. Welcome to the first quarterly newsletter of Salt Desert Media Group Ltd

    June 1, 2024
    News

    Welcome to the first quarterly newsletter of Salt Desert Media Group Ltd (SDMG), where you can discover our latest news, talented authors, and their forthcoming books….

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  9. The Wise Leader

    May 27, 2024
    Columns

    One of the botherations of being a publisher is how much dross – at least in my valuation, at the moment of reading the material! – …

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  10. A Leadership Reset for Today’s Political Chaos & Tech-Driven Change

    May 5, 2024
    Columns

    When you’re the CEO – your greatest responsibility is to recognize whether your organization requires a major change in direction.” Hal Gregersen, HBR  The Presidents of Harvard…

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