Monthly Archives: February 2020

Absolute and relative

Posted on February 28, 2020 by koenfucius

To understand the world, we need to be able and willing to adopt both an absolute and a relative perspective Did you see that video, a few weeks ago? It was widely shared on social media, and has been viewed … Continue reading →

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On viruses and trolleys

Posted on February 21, 2020 by koenfucius

(featured image: NIAID CC BY and withvengeance86 CC BY) We can catch a virus on a trolley, but there is another connection – or why we sometimes must think the unthinkable The coronavirus, in the meantime rechristened COVID-19 by the … Continue reading →

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Why we must keep memories alive

Posted on February 14, 2020 by koenfucius

(featured image: aitoff/Pixabay) Time is money, it is often said, but it is also distance. By bridging these distances, we can make better life decisions In one of the most memorable scenes from the sitcom Father Ted, the main character … Continue reading →

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How to become (part-time) vegan

Posted on February 7, 2020 by koenfucius

(featured image: Katrin Gilger CC BY) Campaigns may not make many ideological converts, but they can be good at facilitating lasting changes in behaviour Last Saturday was the first day of February, and yet my daughter did not consume any … Continue reading →

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