Monthly Archives: January 2009

Shirky on Documentaries and the Web

Posted on 19 January 2009 by Robert

How many versions of a documentary could there be? Continue reading →

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Sentamu and the moral leadership of Anglicanism

Posted on 18 January 2009 by Robert

If the Church of England cannot provide a common moral vision for the world-wide Anglican Community, why should we suppose it would be any better at providing one for 21st Century Britain? Continue reading →

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The Bigger Gaffe

Posted on 18 January 2009 by Robert

Nate Silver” If Bill Clinton was the first black president, then Barack Obama might be the first urban one. He is the only American president in recent history to seem unembarrassed about claiming a personal residence in a major American city.” Continue reading →

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The Convention on Modern Liberty

Posted on 18 January 2009 by Robert

The website is now tested and live at www.modernliberty.net. Please tell your friends, spread the word, and buy a ticket. That other site of mine, LiberalConspiracy, is a supporter too. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, History, Human Rights, Law and Order, Modern Liberty, UK | 2 Comments

Beta-testing

Posted on 16 January 2009 by Robert

It is perhaps a sign that the act of blogging is still in its immaturity, that the concept of holding off on judgement is not applied to the launch of blogs and websites, in the same way as it is for other forms of expression. Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Philosophy, Media, Politics, Theatre | 3 Comments

Linklog for 7th January to 12th January

Posted on 12 January 2009 by Robert

My del.icio.us links: 7th January to 12th January And there lie the bodies – Gideon Levy in Haaretz: Nobody is coming to the rescue – of Gaza or even of the remnants of humanity and Israeli democracy. The statesmen, the … Continue reading →

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Obama’s 100 Days for Human Rights

Posted on 12 January 2009 by Robert

Not many people have signed the petition yet. Why not add your name to the list? Continue reading →

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Imagination and Perversity in Politics

Posted on 11 January 2009 by Robert

Returning to this idea of counter-intuitive solutions: I think perversity is a virtue here. It seems to be important elsewhere in political philosophy. Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Israel and Palestine, Politics | 1 Comment

Outmanoeuverings

Posted on 9 January 2009 by Robert

If you’re faced with a situation where bombing civilians seems to be the only course of action left open to you, then you’ve already been outmanoeuvered, you have already lost, and the only thing you are playing for is your own soul, your own humanity. Continue reading →

Posted in Israel and Palestine | 15 Comments

Illusions, Trickery, and Storytelling

Posted on 6 January 2009 by Robert

A couple of films about magicians were released in 2006, which I’ve just got around to watching: The Prestige, and The Illusionist. Both keep you in suspense until the end, but both, to my mind, ultimately disappoint. Continue reading →

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