Do It Now
There’s nothing like unexpected lockdowns to make you think that you should do what you can, when you can do it. Is […]
Tag: covid 19
Level 2 here we (some of us) come
The best thing about scarcity is the period of time when you anticipate an end to the scarcity, and then the fulfilment […]
Vaccination vs hospitalisation
The future is looking brighter for those outside Auckland, given that Ashley Bloomfield today talked about a new and improved COVID Alert […]
Which is my bestest interest?
I have been discussing vaccination issues with my friend Phil, including debating whether people act in their own best interests, or not. […]
The unlucky country (not us)
Back in May 2020 I wrote about the lucky country, which is a nickname that was given to Australia in the 1960s. […]
Vaccination & the trolley problem
I have realised that COVID vaccination could be considered as a variation on the trolley problem. The trolley problem is a famous […]
Level 3 treats
People were asking me yesterday what sort of treat I would like once New Zealand, other than Auckland and Northland regions, today […]
The Stockdale Paradox
I love it when someone tells me about a paradigm that I haven’t previously heard of. New paradigms are always good for […]
When facts get in the way
I have been writing material for the annual report of one of New Zealand’s science institutions. There have been some particularly interesting […]
Snakes, ladders and daffodils
Today reminded me of a post I wrote last year entitled “Are we nearly there yet?“.; it turns out I wrote it […]