We live in a world where societal norms relating to social interaction have been turned on their head. We used to live in a world where daily social interaction was the norm, but now social isolation has become the new normal. How this affects us has a lot to do with where we sit inContinue reading “Introverts & Extroverts In The Age Of Social Distancing”
Category Archives: Wondering Aloud
Five Ways To Tell Your Pandemic Story
Under normal circumstances, most of us will live our lives hidden from the scrutiny of history. But right now, we’re all part of history. Now’s the time to think about how we want future generations to learn about our individual stories. Here are five ways to tell your own pandemic story. 1. Write Your StoryContinue reading “Five Ways To Tell Your Pandemic Story”
Five questions I’ll be asking before downloading the COVID-19 Tracking App
Sometime in the next couple of weeks, Australians all will be deciding whether they want to download the COVID-19 tracking app or not. So, some background. From what I understand, all the app will do is use Bluetooth to record the phone number of anyone you get close to who is also using the app. And by “closeContinue reading “Five questions I’ll be asking before downloading the COVID-19 Tracking App”
What will your pandemic story look like?
So many parts of our lives are out of our control at the moment. Where we go. Who we can see. Whether we have a job or not. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have some choices about how we live our lives. And although we all share the same inciting incident, the stories weContinue reading “What will your pandemic story look like?”
Sustainable Living vs Lockdown Life
Last week I wrote about how closely my usual lifestyle resembles my lockdown life. But I think it goes further than that. I believe there are many ways in which our lockdown lives mirror a more sustainable life. We’re flying less I’m not a traveller. I’ve only ever flown around six times in my life, andContinue reading “Sustainable Living vs Lockdown Life”
My Strangely Normal Lockdown Life
It’s pretty much fair to say that most people’s lives have dramatically changed during the lockdown. (And yes, I know Australian political leaders have pretty much avoided using that term, but that’s precisely what it is.) But for me, life is strangely “business as usual”. My life before the lockdown Before the lockdown, I workedContinue reading “My Strangely Normal Lockdown Life”
The Most Unfortunate Person In The World
Humanity consists of a broad spectrum of people; different races, different cultures, different circumstances. Like many of you, I’m prone to forgetting how privileged I am sometimes. I can suffer from “first-world” problems with the best of them. When I do, I try to remind myself that most people aren’t as privileged as me, notContinue reading “The Most Unfortunate Person In The World”
How Do You Choose a Religion?
One of my favourite quotes relating to religion and atheism is by Richard Dawkins: I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours. It’s an interesting quote, and while IContinue reading “How Do You Choose a Religion?”
I Don’t Believe In Revenge
I don’t believe in revenge. I don’t care what you have done to me, I won’t try to “get you back” or “get even”. What’s the point? Any attempt by me to exact revenge, or punish you, only gives your offence justification. I won’t do that. I only have so much time and energy toContinue reading “I Don’t Believe In Revenge”
Do What You Will, But Harm None
“Do what you will, but harm none” is such a clear and compelling statement. Each of us should be free to live the way we like, so long as our actions do no harm. I first came across the term “Do what you will, but harm none” in the Schrödinger’s Cat trilogy of novels by Robert Anton Wilson.Continue reading “Do What You Will, But Harm None”