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Totalitarianism predicted by Dostoevski

dimanche 30 novembre 2014 à 13:00

Dostoevski predicted the totalitarianism that can occur when people abandon individual morality by going to any lengths to fight for some cause.

It is a mistake, however, to equate morality with religion.

The problem he presents is not in having ideals, not as such, but in approaching them with the assumption that they justify any means whatsoever.

EU trying to limit Google search

dimanche 30 novembre 2014 à 13:00

The European Union is trying to impose the right to have articles dropped from searches for your name on Google world-wide.

I don't think this particular requirement is a big deal, but it is dangerous for any country to have the power to limit search engines world wide.

Thugs beat up HK protest leaders

dimanche 30 novembre 2014 à 13:00

Thugs beat up Hong Kong protest leaders after arresting them.

Censorship threats in India

dimanche 30 novembre 2014 à 13:00

An Indian version of Hamlet faces censorship threats.

UK poultry contamination

dimanche 30 novembre 2014 à 13:00

Most poultry in the UK is contaminated with potentially fatal bacteria, and the UK government is failing to tackle the problem.

Instead it is considering an industry proposal to cut inspections.

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