In the Guardian today, two scientists argue over the extent to which we are governed by our unconscious thought processes. In other words, getting right down to the nitty gritty behind free will. The interest in this disagreement is that Tallis takes an objectivist-style argument which defeats his opponent.

Not the type of Coke you may have been thinking of, but Coca Cola.

Legendary interviewer of Ayn Rand died aged 93.

Why is just evil bastards like George Galloway who have passion and tenacity in politics these days?

I know what you're thinking, "the ends justify the means" doesn't sound very Objectivist.

I came across this 1964 album from the Goons by accident. It is called, How to win an election (or not lose by much).

Andrew Bates on Facebook posted a photo of this quote this on the side of a bus, although it didn't really happen - it was just a suggestion on Richard Dawkins' website.

"English version of website goes offline for 24 hours as part of 'day of darkness' in protest at US anti-piracy laws."

Young Michael Moore gets his comeuppance from Milton Friedman.

Ho, ho, ho!

Bad guy is called, "Tex Richman."

"This has been going on for decades." Fox Business News.

Ain't that the truth!

Why did it take so long for the US media to realise this?

Should privacy be protected separately in law? Should phone hacking be considered to be theft of property? How about looking through someones rubbish? Do you have a right to privacy in public?

A thought provoking video.

Not perfect, but close.

Age of Crap? Me thinks not.

Born 5am this morning, Monday 30th of May.

A Rose by any other name would not smell as sweet.

In episode-long special interview with Hannity Trump sounds like he's going to run.

"Most lamb imported from New Zealand by British supermarkets has been slaughtered according to Muslim law, but this is not mentioned on packaging."

Blown to Brits! Those were the newspaper headlines in today's News of the World.

This is what Pi sounds like represented as music.

Happy Pi day!

Jane Russell dies at 89 years old.

Described in the news as "figure flaunting" she was a contemporary of Marilyn Monroe.

I thought I would report two conversations I had with my three year old today that were very amusing.

Beware the expression "human dignity" because it is toxic and contradicts individual rights, even though it purports to support them. It comes from the pen of none other than Immanuel Kant.

"The more you have thought, the more you have done, therefore the longer you have lived."
Immanuel Kant.

Imagine my surprise to find this quote on the inside of a chocolate wrapper.

I read this article by Amy Chua on the weekend in the Sunday Times, reproduced from the WSJ, and I was shocked.

I am currently in Austria celebrating the beginning of the New Year.