What are the implications on the psychological state of people generally if Time is discovered to have physical causality?
I am quite interested in the metaphysics of physics and in particular time.
Asked by:Is it ethical to replace human care workers with robotic care workers?
As the boomers get older, aged care will become a key economic issue. Automated systems will also become more sophisticated. We will have to make ethical decisions regarding what industries should be open to the disruption of automation.
Asked by:why do we constantly seek to improve ourselves despite acknowledging our mortality?
I ask this question because I genuinely ponder over it daily. We are on this constant hunt for self reflection and improvement but really whats the point? We are only around for 80 years or so, why does it matter if we are the best we can be? Why don’t we spend our time attempting to improve the lives of others instead?
When cuddled close with lover or partner, what should one do with one’s dud/lower arm?
So if we are born without an identity, without labels, without attachment- are we not therefore, born an ‘Enlightened Being’?
Asked by:If a cashless society comes to pass, what will happen to street performers?
If both major political parties won’t close Manus Island and Nauru detention centres what do you think could be circuit breakers to this intractable problem?
I feel strongly that we should and must treat asylum seekers with compassion and humanity.
I am involved as a volunteer with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre for last 13 years and have seen the damage inhumane processes have on people including families and children.
I came with my family as refugees in 1939. We were deemed enemy aliens at the time despite escaping the Nazis because of Jewish ancestry. It seems to me that “we” still don’t know who the enemy is!
I would want and keep hoping that more people when realizing the inhumanity being done in our name as well as the millions of dollars being spent from our taxes, that they would want to change the system. there are better ways.
Can evidence ever overcome self-interested belief?
While most of us claim to be rational beings, so many disputes in our society are about self-interest. In that context, it seems evidence is only acepted where it serves those interests. Can we change that way of thinking, or is it just a necessary part of being human?
Asked by:Trees that have been hit by lightning won’t burn and therefore are no good for firewood – why?
Can – and should – men be called feminists … or should feminist-sympathising men be named separately?
Why are people asked on television ‘what are you going to spend the money on’?
Is the question ever answered well? Is the question ever answered honestly? Is it anyone’s damn business? My boss doesn’t ask me when he gives me my paycheck.
Asked by:Why are people so obsessed with having everything ready-made?
It horrified people in the 1940s to have packet mixes, because powdered egg reminded them of the Great Depression. Now, people are oblivious, they expect everything to be in packets and forget the chemicals needed to preserve those foods. No more weevils in the flour, but yes plenty of good-fashioned-modern petrol in our flour, sugar, salt, cheese, bread… as well as our bottles of ‘self-care’ products we’re told are ‘necessary.’ You’d think every house-hold was a hotel for astronauts.
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