The Coming Age Of Un-knowledge
Throughout history, societies have succeeded by pushing the boundaries of knowledge. In light of this, the current trends in Canada’s education sector don’t augur well for our future success as…
A State Of Dereliction
The idea to expand Medical Assistance in Dying (#MAiD) to Canadians suffering from poverty may seem shocking, but it is just the latest addition to the Canadian State’s trend of…
Response To Ms. Maret Jaks’s Critique Of My Article
My article on political tribalism creating lack of empathy among some Canadians was critiqued by @MaretJaks on Twitter. This is my response to her critique.
Canada: What Happened?
Views of a post-secondary student who arrived in Canada as a toddler two decades ago, on the challenges that lie ahead for young people in Canada, and possible solutions.
Barriers To Empathy
My recent unscientific (and unplanned) survey suggests that many Canadians are so deeply invested in ‘their side’ as to prevent them from empathizing with other Canadians who may be suffering.…
Out With The Old
The new design of the Canadian crown continues the trend of ditching ideas and imagery that are inextricably woven into the fabric of Canadian identity. The resulting loss of national…
The Sanctimonious Millennial
Millennials are more likely to embrace lofty causes like global warming, homelessness and racism than they are to embrace a partner for life or children of their own.
The Physics Of Immigration
Unaffordable housing, spiraling cost of living and poor job prospects will not reduce the number of people immigrating to Canada, as some fear. Rather, the TYPE of person who immigrates…
Untangling ‘Misinformation’
Incomplete coverage of issues by the media leaves important gaps in the public’s understanding of these issues. When other entities seek to fill these gaps, their efforts are called ‘spreading…