In the past week, an American senator attempted to ask questions at a press conference in Los Angeles. He identified himself and was manhandled out of the room forced to the floor and handcuffed. Imagine if you were a Latino on a farm, or behind a coffee bar, and watched this disgraceful … [Read more...]
This week – Academic Freedom: Science and Politics in the United States
This week our speaker is Professor Mark Hostetler from the Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, IFAS, University of Florida. Mark’s topic is “Academic Freedom: Science and Politics in the United States” Mark will cover what it’s like being a scientist and living in the … [Read more...]
Lessons on democracy from USA
Having been obsessed with Trump, and the dark forces he represented, I will start the year with some observations of what has taken place since the last Tuesday Club notes. In a very interesting blog by Sam Harris, he conversed with General Stanley McChrystal about the insurrection on 6 January … [Read more...]