PinnedSimon ColeCalendar Craziness Messes With Business and BrainsThe Gregorian Calendar is SO inefficient that many businesses use the 4–4–5 calendar for accurate reporting. People find it SO awkward they…Sep 30, 2018Sep 30, 2018
Simon ColeThe True Cost of Pet Ownership: A ReflectionPets can give a great deal of joy to their owners, and solace to the lonely. But are we doing the right thing by them? Despite how much we…Nov 12Nov 12
Simon ColeExploring Themes in ‘The Lucky Country’ by Donald HorneWe all know Australia is ‘The Lucky Country’. At least that’s what we like to think. But the book that coined the term — Donald Horne’s…Nov 7Nov 7
Simon ColeSolutions to the New Gay Shame GamePreviously, I described how liberal Western democracies have developed a recognition and respect for homosexuals over the last 50 years…Jul 31Jul 31
Simon ColeBook Review: Slow Down by Kohei Saito“How Degrowth Communism Can Save The Earth”Jun 26Jun 26
Simon ColeThe Bicentenary Few Seem To Care AboutThe Queensland state government is ignoring its 200th birthday. Jubilees like this were high-profile in the recent past.Jun 19Jun 19
Simon ColeWhy ‘Indigenous’, not ‘Aborigine’?Back in 1987 I overheard my Aboriginal classmates talking in the school corridor. They were pondering the word “Aborigine”. One seemed to…Jun 12Jun 12
Simon ColeHave I joined the Greenwash Brigade?I thought buying an all-electric car would introduce me to the brave new world of green electrification. I left my petrol carbon-emitting…May 29May 29