Monthly Archives: February 2011

Political Correctness Jumps the Shark too?

Posted on 11 February 2011 by Robert

Following my post earlier this week about Failed Multiculturalism Jumping the Shark, I was all-eyes when Alex Massie has suggested that using “political correctness” as an insult may have gone the same way: First, let’s note that “politically correct” is … Continue reading →

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A simple idea to help the pro-democracy movement in #Egypt: Publish

Posted on 7 February 2011 by Robert

How about the people of Europe and North America, with their unrivalled and unfettered communications network, publish the preliminary findings of this new think-tank? Continue reading →

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Multiculturalism Jumps The Shark

Posted on 7 February 2011 by Robert

Or rather, “State multiculturalism has failed” jumps the shark. David Cameron had made a speech about multiculturalism this weekend.  When I heard news reports about his remarks, I thought to myself that this was probably nothing new.  I have only … Continue reading →

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#Egypt, The Most Important Data Nexus on the Planet

Posted on 4 February 2011 by Robert

ecause this place, soon to be the most important data nexus on the planet, happens to be constructed virtually on top of the ruins of the Great Library of Alexandria. Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, History, Internet Philosophy, Literature | 1 Comment

Egypt Protests in Photos

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Robert

There are some good images on Flickr. Andrew Sullivan points to some amusing anti-Mubarak signs, and a striking gallery of photographs. It is clear that the protestors have learnt the power of the image. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robertsharp.co.uk%2F2011%2F02%2F01%2Fegypt%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Egypt+Protests+in+Photos’; … Continue reading →

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Linklog for 5th January to 1st February

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Robert

My del.icio.us links: 5th January to 1st February Dozenalists unite! – All about the dozenal society. List of Tools, Resources and Nonprofit Service Providers Covered in the Book « Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits … Continue reading →

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