I’ve Got My Eye on You…
While we really enjoyed our time cycling in Xinjiang, China, the constant surveillance was something I’d rather not get used to.
Tag: china
Heat
The Altai mountains, and Xinjiang China, are hot! While many places are experiencing rising temperatures from climate change, 40C has been a normal summer temperature in these regions for millenia. How have humans survived here for over 45,000 years?
People are kind
My empirical observations while cycle touring confirm people are innately kind. My hypothesis is that societal requirements and dictates get in the way of that fundamental human behaviour, putting other values above kindness.
Recognising faces
Can you tell a real image from a fake? AI can’t, but it can make fakes. And it can recognise your face. Scared yet? Should you be?
COVID-19 Origins & Motivations
How did the COVID-19 pandemic start? The scientific evidence now suggest the origin was the Huanan wet market. Do we need to know more?
The other side of tourism
Tourism creates global understanding and we need more understanding at a time when Russia is invading the Ukraine and China wants to take Taiwan back.
Chinese presents
Chris got sent a random pair of ‘Versace’ socks. He thought they might be a Fathers’ Day present from Sarah. I thought they must be related to a scam. Who was right?