psychology
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This is the artist Francis Bacon. This is a close up of his studio at 7 Reece Mews where he worked for many decades. Most people – if they didn’t know whose studio this was might just see chaos. Also, they may be surprised that he was successful. So successful in fact that many of…
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In 2005 Prince Harry did something that I am sure makes him cringe and want to hide under a duvet to this day. He dressed as a Nazi for a fancy dress party. If he had devoted any thought to his wardrobe on that fateful night, he would have worked out that this was a…
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There is a TV programme that I have a vivid memory of in the 1980’s – Bertha. Each episode would illustrate, in some kind of comedic way, the problems that come about in the manufacturing industry. Bertha is a sentient machine who, when programmed and given the right materials, can make almost anything. You can…
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In the series Breaking Bad after successfully gunning down the maniac Tuco, Hank gets given a promotion working in El Paso. This is where the real action is close to the cartels where extreme violence is commonplace. It’s a plum job and recognition of what a good officer Hank is. Unfortunately he gets made fun…
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The end of the school year brings to things to it two things. Exhaustion in you and an increase in drama that goes on amongst students. I do not feel fully up for it today and in all honesty I think I’m probably going to feel some variety of this emotion right up until the…
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Metaphors are useful in that they cram a lot of information into a small space. Also, if you pay close attention to the metaphors that people use you get to know the kind of worldview that the person using them has. In fitness – you are often encouraged in various ways to be tougher. “Feel…
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In the series the Fall of The House of Usher the character of August Dupin made a statement that resonated with me. He is the prosecutor of a wealthy family responsible for a lot of bad stuff – pretty much like the Sacklers. He is in a frank discussion with the head of the Usher…
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Rick Rubin, if you didn’t know, is the founder of def jam records, and someone often described as a “legendary music producer” (unless you are Corey Taylor of the group Slipknot – he’s not a fan – check out wikipedia for full info). Well, I started listening to his book yesterday – my guard went…
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Left-brainedness is a fuzzy term not used by actual academics to describe people who are more logical and rational – Think Mr Spock over Captain Kirk – a scientist over an artist. I’m not sure if this is the right term for me but I am the kind of person who likes to approach things…
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I’m sitting here in the morning with a cup of black coffee to report that things appear to be going pretty well. I say appear – since I will weigh myself tomorrow to see that things are moving in the right direction. A big bonus is the agonising back pain that I felt last week…