The Role of Government

Is the role of government to protect ordinary people against the might of big business, or to protect big business against the might of ordinary people?

Status and validation

People crave status and validation.

Population control

The eco-friendly way of coping with over-population of parasites or any species, is to introduce natural predators to keep them under control: wolves to keep deer populations down, ladybirds for greenfly; lobsters for sea-urchins etc.

Does this mean the best way to keep the human population under control would be to introduce predators?

Happiness

"I've decided to make you happier," said Maggie while we were watching TV.

"How?" I asked

"I'll be more obedient," she replied.

My, how we laughed...

Provision

My fear lies not in what we have at the present, but what I may fail to provide in the future.

Shape up

If you're not in a social circle or a love triangle, then you must be square, man.

Overheard

"You can't be a Messiah without getting crucified"

The price of art

The price is an integral part of any artwork as it will affect the way you view it

Little Chef

You're never pleasanty surprised at a Little Chef.

Endless

"The list is endless!"

"It goes on forever?"

"No, we lost the last page..."

Which is it?

Nature, Nurture or Nietzsche?

Education

"Education is a system of imposed ignorance"
Naom Chomsky

Display

There are many birds that go through elaborate display rituals in order to attract a female to mate with.

However, being brightly coloured and drawing attention to yourself also attracts predators and increases your chance of being eaten.

What if something similar had to happen to humans?

I'm sure there's a short story idea in there somewhere...

Superhero

The Incredible Aging Man!
Every day he ages by 24 hours!