The mediocre mistrust the exceptional man because they don’t understand him, and they fear him because he can do things beyond their comprehension. As far as human memory is concerned, this circumstance has led to bloody conflicts — Christ was neither the first nor the last eccentric to be crucified.
— E.W. Dijkstra-
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Category Archives: K5 Repost
Diaries Revisited
I warn you, O Gentle Reader, that what follows is self-indulgent.
I’ve been going over my old K5 diaries. I’m amazed by some of it, disturbed by other bits, and nostalgic for the days of yore.
Intermittent updates.
Well the news is that wikipedia cracked 200,000 articles, so long as you count all the incidentals and stubs. But that’s “pressable” so good luck to them. It’s nevertheless a really fun place to browse; and it makes one imagine … Continue reading
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Why I am a Liberal
“Passion meets Reason, they fall in love, the end”. I was once asked why I was a Liberal. This was what I sent them a few days later. The Americans amongst you may find it confusing – being Australian, “Liberal” … Continue reading
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Consultancy & Student Politics
So I’ve left my current job, and I’m planning to become a consultant to my former masters; so far it’s travelling well. Any tips? In other news, I’m apparently a celebrity diariser out there in Liberal Student Land. Given the … Continue reading