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Russell Brand preaches revolution, but will disenfranchise the vulnerable.
Who will guarantee those with mental health conditions legitimate representation? A few months ago I posted a short piece discussing Russell Brand’s revolution narrative. I criticized him for essential duplicity: he calls for revolution, he calls for disengagement with the … Continue reading
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The Art of Shame: ‘What do you regard as most humane? To spare someone shame.’ (Friedrich Nietzsche)
Since writing my last blog post I have begun to think about the roots of shame; the cunning tendrils of guilt that invade the mind and poison the fabric of one’s being. At least that is how it has felt … Continue reading
The Great Emoti-Con: well-being and emotional intelligence
It occurred to me this past weekend that I have lost traction on my emotions. I went to see Captain Phillips. It was a packed cinema and you could sense the tension and anxiety in the audience: I could sense … Continue reading
Gulliver Unravelled 