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'The Man Who Was Thursday' by GK Chesterton.
Just re-reading it. Daft, silly, bonkers, and completely brilliant.
Just re-reading it. Daft, silly, bonkers, and completely brilliant.
How to build your own house for £99,000 or less by Justin Tyers signed copy.
Very comprehensive and interesting , covering everything you could think of.
Very comprehensive and interesting , covering everything you could think of.
This is also off topic however have you seen the story about the McDonalds opened on Okinawa? Apprently it might cost them there blue zone status due to the effect of people eating there.This is right off topic, but the recent Netflix documentary about blue zones is interesting and worth a watch. Here’s a link to Bluezones:
Explore the Blue Zones in the 4-Part Netflix Docu-Series
This Netflix 4-part docu-series follows Blue Zones founder and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner as he explores the original blue zones and visits communities around the United States working to make it easier to live a better, longer life.www.bluezones.com
One of the most interesting things is they make a big deal about diet however it also about Community.
Current reading;
How to read water, clues and patterns from puddles to the sea by Tristan Gooley - ISBN 978-1-473-61522-9
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An Herbalists Guide to Formulary by Holly Bellebuono - ISBN 978-0-7387-5303-4
Recently finished Entagled Life...a most informative read
How to read water, clues and patterns from puddles to the sea by Tristan Gooley - ISBN 978-1-473-61522-9
&
An Herbalists Guide to Formulary by Holly Bellebuono - ISBN 978-0-7387-5303-4
Recently finished Entagled Life...a most informative read
A World of Insects.
A World of Insects: The Harvard University Press Reader: Amazon.co.uk: Cardé, Ring T.: 9780674046191: Books
Buy A World of Insects: The Harvard University Press Reader by Cardé, Ring T. (ISBN: 9780674046191) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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A World of Insects.
A World of Insects: The Harvard University Press Reader: Amazon.co.uk: Cardé, Ring T.: 9780674046191: Books
Buy A World of Insects: The Harvard University Press Reader by Cardé, Ring T. (ISBN: 9780674046191) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.www.amazon.co.uk
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Ooo! Now that's a good book.
Not read that for yonks.
Although I prefer Orwell, it has to be said that Huxley's vision of the future was more accurate than Orwell's. Both agreed that control of information was the way of the future, but Orwell thought it would be by restricting information whilst Huxley correctly guessed it would be by information overload.
Yes, a very good book.
I've just finished re-reading Kafka's 'Metamorphosis'. I'm sure we have all woken up in morning feeling like we have transformed in a revolting insect and just want to hide away. Love Kafka as well.
Not read that for yonks.
Although I prefer Orwell, it has to be said that Huxley's vision of the future was more accurate than Orwell's. Both agreed that control of information was the way of the future, but Orwell thought it would be by restricting information whilst Huxley correctly guessed it would be by information overload.
Yes, a very good book.
I've just finished re-reading Kafka's 'Metamorphosis'. I'm sure we have all woken up in morning feeling like we have transformed in a revolting insect and just want to hide away. Love Kafka as well.
Wasn't the general gist more of changing 'allowed' information as opposed to restricting it?
Erm...yes, I suppose in 1984 that was the case.
Although I'm also not sure what difference that makes since the effect is just the same - restricting access to 'The Truth'.
Also, in 1984, there is the creation of Newspeak, which purposefully limits language to restrict thought and expression.
Although I'm also not sure what difference that makes since the effect is just the same - restricting access to 'The Truth'.
Also, in 1984, there is the creation of Newspeak, which purposefully limits language to restrict thought and expression.
I guess I'm making a slight maybe subtle distinction between restricting information as opposed to changing the facts of a thing.
More Fahrenheit 451esque Vs 2+2=5 1984 Newspeak.
1984 - for the second time. Guess I just didn't get it on the first read many years ago
