08 December 2016 Getting Wiser By Chin Chin René Descartes, the 17th century mathematician, philosopher and general wise-cracker, put his most memorable sayings in Latin. The words “Cogito, ergo sum” have been etched into the memories of every generation of schoolboys, the classical language adding further weight to an already profound message. “I think, therefore… Continue reading Issue 83: 2016 12 08: Getting Wiser (Chin Chin)
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Issue 32: 2015 12 10: Bulging with political correctness
10 December 2015 Bulging With Political Correctness By Chin Chin When it comes to natural phenomena, it seems that plates are the main culprits. Lurking deep in the ground, huge tectonic ones move slowly from year to year, and when they crunch into each other, things happen. Maybe an edge is pushed up to form… Continue reading Issue 32: 2015 12 10: Bulging with political correctness