Writing

Twenty years of posts on geopolitics, philosophy, media, investing and whatever else has my attention.

I launched a new podcast today – LOTU Oct 2010

Where I’m going to attempt to explain LOTU, the religion for atheists. Check it out. LOTU podcast #1.

No Illusions 15 Oct 2010

On last night’s live show, we discussed the Iraq War Logs recently released by Wikileaks, how to tell when you might have fascism on your hands, and a little about…

The Afghanistan Debate Oct 2010

As the Australian parliament begins a long-overdue debate about our involvement in Afghanistan, expect to hear a lot of hot air about what a nasty piece of work…

No Illusions Live 12102010 Oct 2010

For those of you who missed it live, here’s last night’s show (all two-and-a-half hours of it!). Some of the things we talked about: Chrissy’s experience getting her…

Dawkins Speaks Out Against The Pope Sep 2010

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_0kFU7IfPM&fs=1&hl=en_US] An excellent speech from Richard Dawkins. He explains that the Hitler was a Catholic and a Christian, NOT an atheist as the Pope is trying to…

Towel-folding robot now on general sale Sep 2010

I want one! Only $400,000. Would make a great companion to Rosie, our beloved Roomba. Towel-folding robot now on general sale – tech – 14 September 2010 –…

My Email To Fred Nile Sep 2010

Fred Nile has been a very naughty boy. I sent him an email to rub it in.

No Illusions #14 – Riding 4 A Cause Sep 2010

Today I chat with Rob James and Andrew Blanda – two guys who, with their mate Raz Chorev, are trying to do something to raise awareness of male…

No Illusions #13 – AusVotes! Aug 2010

I did a live show for the first time in ages tonight! Of course the topic of discussion was last weekend’s federal election. Thanks for everyone who tuned…

No Illusions #12 – Ewan Saunders, Socialist Alliance #AusVotes Aug 2010

Ewan Saunders is the Socialist Alliance’s Brisbane candidate in the upcoming federal election. I caught up with him recently to talk about socialism, climate change, indigenous communities, and the Socialist…