Communication differentiates us from all the other species on the planet. Yes, others can exchange information, and chat, but the development of our ability to use language was central to our development. From the early beginnings of civilisation, humans began working together, in teams, to go from making stone tools to the present day when… Continue Reading →

I am an individual. So are you. We are all individuals. Or so we think. So, I will take a moment to challenge myself on my individuality, my creativity, my freedom to make my own choices, the reason I make my own decisions. And very quickly I realise that the concept of being an individual… Continue Reading →

I got interested in Napoleon when I was around 28, which is now 37 years ago. I was intrigued by looking at what I had achieved by that age (not much) and how a man who wasn’t even French had managed to be on the road to ruling Europe. It was the start of an… Continue Reading →

The furore around Stephen Nolan continues. The Irish News has published a story, following a long investigation, and legal appraisal, which has a number of elements that put the man and the BBC under a microscope. Briefly the story involves the sending of pornographic photographs, staff needing counselling, the promotion of divisive stories, called “ra… Continue Reading →

The furore around Stephen Nolan continues. The Irish News has published a story, following a long investigation, and legal appraisal, which has a number of elements that put the man and the BBC under a microscope. Briefly the story involves the sending of pornographic photographs, staff needing counselling, the promotion of divisive stories, called “ra… Continue Reading →