Peter Tate» Random Thoughts

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Peter — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:21:40 +0000

Martin Luther King has provided us with so many challenging statements and in them so much truth. The trouble we have is that we continue to associate them with a single issue. An American Issue. We do not see their value for a bigger concern.

The Coming Education Fiasco

Peter — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:52:31 +0000

I am a great believer in fixing what is broken. The UK education system is broken. So the education system must be fixed. It does seem, however, that the new Government has no idea what to do ...

If my vote had counted would I feel sold out?

Peter — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:08:13 +0000

Its been a couple of days since the government was formed and the heady excitement of what will happen has waned to let me think about the impact. I've looked at what the LibDems have done in forming the coalition, what they have given up and what they have allowed in terms of Tory policies. I'm disappointed ...

PR: Proportional Representation or Political Ransom?

Peter — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:33:26 +0000

An old work colleague of mine posted a status that caught my imagination on Facebook that I've lifted as the title …

Hanging on Minority

Peter — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:35:48 +0000

OK, so everyone is speculating about the next government. I just want to add my bit to the discussion

According to the BBC Mr Cameron is attempting to form a government

Is it really worth voting?

Peter — Mon, 03 May 2010 23:03:04 +0000

Votes in a safe seat look to be pointless. Perhaps they are. But there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Just maybe.

Giving What We Can

Peter — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:53:59 +0000

Tony Ord, an Oxford academic, has formed a society called Giving What We Can aimed at encouraging individuals to donate at least 10% of their earned income to what he calls "efficient charities". This article takes a look at the wider implications of Tony's society.

The Creator Serves the Created

Peter — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:21:36 +0000

Its an observable fact that, like Dr Frankenstein, we can often end up serving what we have created.

Can Sustainability Create Disruptive Technology?

Peter — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:34:28 +0000

Can the need for sustainability really hit the market with products that cause us to leave behind unsustainable lifestyles?

What future for the winner?

Peter — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:22:49 +0000

I was the proud father today. My youngest daughter aged 6 won a fancy dress competition. I was there.