‘Wokery’ its Origins and Objectives – a Work in Progress 

6 November 2023 Dr Ian McFarlane  Introduction – Define Woke  As this study is essentially a journey from the real to the unreal in an attempt to make sense out of the nonsense this illustration taken from Hesse’s Steppenwolf is an appropriate motif for the paper.  Although I refer to Wokery as an Ideology throughout … Continue reading ‘Wokery’ its Origins and Objectives – a Work in Progress 

The Voice Campaign and our loss of trust in institutions

26 September 2023 Philip Crisp The Voice referendum to be held on 14 October would make the most significant change to our Constitution in its history. It is timely to remind ourselves of the principles of liberal democracy articulated in the west during the Enlightenment period, as well as the roles of institutions supporting those … Continue reading The Voice Campaign and our loss of trust in institutions

After the Referendum

13 September 2023 Professor Matthew Ogilvie  When goodwill and unity prevail, the best people will have the most prominent voices. When ill will and divisiveness prevail, the loudest voices will be those who seek division and revenge.  I fear that the ‘Voice’ campaign has divided our nation. Whichever way the referendum goes, if we can … Continue reading After the Referendum