Category: miscellaneous
Professions with a Lack of Trust
Here is a list of professions that tend to have issues with public trust or perception of integrity. Do you think it is fair? What would you change about the list? Politicians – Seen as dishonest, self-serving, and corrupt. Stereotyped as saying anything to get elected. Suffer from numerous scandals and broken promises. Estate agents…
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What came first, the chicken or the egg?
The chicken or the egg causality dilemma is an ancient philosophical conundrum about the origins of life. There’s no definitive scientific answer, but here are some logical perspectives on it: Overall there’s no definitive answer since it depends on whether you are talking about chickens or eggs in general. The view also shifts based on…
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Working with Government and the Civil Service
How to get what you want Do Do be patient. The most powerful force in the Civil Service is inertia. Do be polite. The Minister’s best ideas are his own, then the party’s (Manifesto) then those put forward by interested parties and only where they chime with his or his party’s thinking. Make sure you…
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Yorkshire Airlines, the honest carrier
I’ve just been introduced to this great Hale & Pace YouTube video of Yorkshire Airlines. A good chuckle.
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Russell Brand and Jeremy Paxman
I’m not really a great fan of Russell Brand and poor old Jeremy Paxman I find unamusing and irritating. The power of YouTube: This video immediately improved my opionion of both these men. If you have 15 minutes I recommend it…it will only feel like 5!
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