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History: Technology, People, Society -- and Ryde

Image of Halmeg plant, by courtesy of Ryde Library Service

I wonder about the past, I wonder about the different society, the different people, and the different economy - it prompts a brief look at some of the industrial history around Ryde, and the prominent sight of the "Halmeg" plant.

Presentation to GSC Ryde Assurance Listening Sesssion

I gave this presentation on the 7/2/19 at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.
I am not presently planning to stand for the next NSW State election, but
I do hope that I can nevertheless make a worthwhile contribution. If anyone
wants to support me standing as an independent, let me know!

Aging - Mechanisms, Interventions and Possibilities

There's a lot of hype around slowing down, or even reversing aging. Here's my view.

A Motor Vehicle Accident - and the Law

I hit another vehicle from behind - and proved in court it was the other drivers' fault. And along the way I learnt a lot about the courts, topping up my cynicism tank along the way.

Atheism, the good life and the source of values

Back in 2008, I had an on-line debate with Greg Clarke who was the then-director of the Centre for Public Christianity. The subject was just how much influence the teachings of Jesus have on moral ideas generally, at least in our Western tradition. I've reproduced it here. I've not included comments from others which also appeared on the original blog, given that this is a copy of the original material, which I don't think appears elsewhere on the web. Anyway, here's the original exchange ...

John August

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