The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
Two years ago in these pages we explored how Artificial Intelligence (AI) had burst into prominence with Chat GPT. It seemed amazing that it could carry on a conversation or write essays on an endless variety of topics READ MORE
Published: 15/08/2025
Quantum Evolution: The Evolutionary Impulse
Throughout human history we have been fascinated by two perennial questions: Where did we come from? What is the purpose of our lives? The way that we respond to these questions forms the basis of how we see ourselves in the world, and what type o... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
Transcending the DNA Myth
Since the discovery of DNA in 1953, science has focused on the theory of genetic determinism, which holds that genes control all the characteristics of an organism. However, the Human Genome Project revealed that the complexity of a living being d... READ MORE
Published: 15/08/2024
Electric Cars - Why The Rush?
Last year the European Parliament approved a law to ban the sale of any new car with a combustion engine by 2035. This includes petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, so in just eleven years we will only be able to purchase electric vehicles (EVs). T... READ MORE
Published: 15/06/2024
IMAGINE: Envisioning a More Beautiful World
John Lennon wrote the classic song “Imagine” in 1971, and its final verse had an inspirational message: “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will live as one.” Those of us who envision ... READ MORE
Published: 15/04/2024
In Search of the Truth
Democracy depends on freedom of the press and expression, but traditional media has lost credibility. Social media is increasingly being used as a source of information, but its power over freedom of expression poses problems. Regulating them rais... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2024
Nuclear Energy: The Best Alternative?
It is estimated that by 2040 global use of electricity will be more than double what it is today – and some experts say it will be triple. Not only is the world’s population growing, but we are being pushed to switch to electric cars. There are ov... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2023
Artificial Intelligence
🤖 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been part of our lives, but it recently stands out with chatbots like ChatGPT. These respond to questions in a human-like manner and can even write code. AI promises efficiency in sectors like health and the envi... READ MORE
Published: 15/06/2023
Big Pharma: The Real Drug Problem
Big Pharma, the pharmaceutical giants, generated revenues of 1.2 trillion euros last year, driven by government payments for COVID vaccines. Is it ethical for them to profit so much from illness? These corporations seek perpetual customers, not ac... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2022
The Mystery of Creation
How did the universe begin? While science points to the Big Bang, is it plausible that everything emerged randomly from a speck of matter? Integrating traditional beliefs in a deity with the materialistic scientific perspective may offer a more co... READ MORE
Published: 11/10/2022
Looking at Life After Covid
Since March 2020, the global response to Covid-19 has impacted health, livelihoods, and freedoms. Possible post-Covid scenarios include a return to an "almost old normal" with worsened income inequality and increased surveillance. Another vision i... READ MORE
Published: 12/06/2022
The Village of Memories
The Dutch government has come up with an innovative way to take care of Alzheimer’s patients that is completely different from the clinical feeling of a typical nursing home. On the outskirts of Amsterdam they have created the “village” of Hogewey... READ MORE
Published: 10/06/2022