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‘Of course, bold socialists intent on destroying rather than reforming capitalism have brought about some rather unpleasant historical outcomes’ – Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article is entitled: “The Hunger for a Bold Socialism: The political preferences of two college professors, writing in a prominent leftist journal, are informed by the belief that ‘making people’s lives materially better isn’t enough.’” An excerpt from the article reads: “Of course, bold socialists intent on destroying rather […]
How History Classes Helped Create a ‘Post-Truth’ America – Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article
/2 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillAs many people have noted, there’s much to be said for thinking critically about the past – and about the present also. A previous post is entitled: Canadians and Their Pasts (2013). Digital Film-making (2014). I thought about the above-noted March 5, 2014 post, when I read an Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article entitled: […]
Learning to live in a post-fact world, where persuasion is most effective under conditions where facts don’t matter, is nothing new
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI am currently working on my next opinion article for the Etobicoke Guardian / Toronto.com website, concerning the dismal history of land-use decision making in Long Branch. In a previous article, submitted on June 30, 2018, I spoke of the very desirable lakefront community of Long Branch. A subtext to my description of Long Branch – […]
The Russian propaganda guide to stealing your roommate’s burrito – June 7, 2018 Global Comment article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI follow Toomas Hendrik Ilves @IlvesToomas, who was the President of the Estonian Republic from 2006 to 2016, on Twitter. In a recent tweet, Toomas Hendrik Ilves referred to the following article, which I am pleased to share with you. The Russian propaganda guide to stealing your roommate’s burrito The June 7, 2918 Global Comment […]
Ideology and evidence-based practice
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillBelow are links that may be of interest. I have long had an interest in evidence and evidence-based practice. The value of evidence has been of interest for me for two reasons. First, as a reporter, I have learned the value of evidence, as it is practised in traditional print journalism. Secondly, I’ve had the […]
Work in progress: Better signage might save lives, at “Dead Man’s Curve” at southbound Brown’s Line
/4 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdates At the end of this post, I have added updates from the local Councillor and MPP Offices. In particular, Councillor Mark Grimes has made a motion at Council for additional signage at the curve discussed at this post. [End] This post is a work in progress. I’ve been thinking of writing this post […]
Automatic shutoff on a sump pump is a most useful feature
/6 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFor many years, I have been thinking, off and on, about water pumps that automatically shut off when there is no water to pump out. On one of my many recent trips to Home Depot a salesperson was very helpful, in pointing out that a pump was available at the store, that was equipped with […]
Tactics, strategy, and logistics drive the management of organized violence
/2 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWhen we speak of military leadership we are speaking of the management of organized violence. A random thought, that has occurred to me, concerns the inter-connectedness of all things. What follows are some additional, accumulated random thoughts. Vladimir Putin and Erving Goffman I have a keen interest in the discussion in Mr. Putin: Operative in […]
Elements of storytelling include (4) focus on the backstage, (5) reinhabitation of places through narrative, and (6) open-endedness
/3 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan Pill1. Getting attention 2. Playing the role 3. Collaboration A previous post is entitled: Storytelling: Getting attention; playing the role; collaboration The above-noted post provides an overview of the three above-noted elements. In a comment at the post, I’ve referred, as well, to a fourth element, which has to do with the distinction between frontstage and […]