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Its snowing outside, and due to Chinese New Year I've not got much online teaching at the moment. However I have my first opiece of coursework ddue in two weeks tomorrow anfd have a lot of reading to do so blogging with be brief for a while,. Netherlress, here'ss this weeks link roundup.

First up, a look ahead to what 2021 holds for spaceflight by the RAS. I'm most excited to see how much progress SpaceX make on Starship,

In environmental news, it looks as if after covid we should prepare for the climate lockdowns. Yay :/ This ties in with my post on post covid predictions and how it is being used as a model by the ecoloons. 

An interesting analysis of why people find Jordan Peterson's approach useful. 

'Peterson’s detailed frame of reference allows people to understand where they are and what they need to do. Having resolved doubt, having found the North on their compass, much is settled. A person can thrust forward with confidence'

While on the subject of Peterson, Douglas Murray on why critics continue to ignore the most interesting thing about him- Hit-job journalism misses the target again.

Also by Murray, this time at the Spectator on The disconnect of Davos Man.

Question: 'Why Is Identity Politics Destroying America? Answer: because that is what it does. Related (but slightly old) but this is a good overview of how much of today's ills are due to Michel Foucault.

True: The BBC has a misguided woke agenda. Reform is impossible until the license fee is abolished and the Beeb has to compete for funding,

More on what modern "antiracism" does to schools 'In place of a joyful progressive education, students are exposed to an excessive focus on skin color and sexuality, before they even understand what sex is. Children are bewildered or bored after hours of discussing these topics in the new long-format classes', I really hope this crap doesn't spread to UK schools.

Related, Intersectionality Has Hit The Stop Sign. Quote: 'intersectionality is nothing more than a smokescreen. It’s a way for activists to make every issue about themselves. It allows the grifters to pretend that George Floyd’s death was about them and not any issues with the local police department. The problem is, their grifters are so damn good at convincing people they’re sincere that no one calls them on it. Now, though, this is an issue that I don’t think the grifters can actually win, and it’s going to be glorious to watch the in-fighting.' Pass the popcorn! Thought the damage this fight will cause will make it taste bitter.

Similarly, Toby Young on another example of cancel culture, 

On UK issues, first the issues with the Northern Ireland protocol, secondly on a second Scottish independence referendum. I agree that this is probably the best course of action if one is to be held.

James Delingpole on Captain Tom, nothing much to add.

And finally, a video on the history of the Royal Canaduian Navy




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