Do we really want the truth, or just a good story?
Most of us consider ourselves as seekers of the truth. At least that’s the impression...
Should youngsters be banned from social media?
Australia has certainly got us all talking and debating this subject, so well done. For...
Reflections on our identity
What it means to be an American A couple of years ago, I had a...
Are we in THE golden age of stupid?
Is Russia in the golden age of stupid? It seems like we definitely are. There...
Our nation’s humour….
American humor What’s funny varies from country to country. I tend to think what I...
Why we love nostalgia?
Do we love nostalgia? One of human mind’s most interesting features is that we tend...
Are we free to speak in my country?
Are we free to speak in Britain? I always thought that free speech has always...
What does my country celebrate?
What does Russia celebrate? Well, there’s a holiday that bonds all the nation, which is...
What’s wonderful, but doesn’t last?
Something like a glorious sunset, there for a few stunning minutes, and then completely gone....
Where would I choose to die?
I remember well describing my new girlfriend to my mates. (That girlfriend was to become...