I know a fair amount about both. Although I mostly read about history, I also read a fair amount of philosophy, particularly political philosophy.
I bought several Ayn Rand books a while ago and I need to get around to reading them. I keep putting it off, as Atlas Shrugged is ludicrously long...
Not much, though I did receive an email today from the university I'll be attending at the end of this year; I've been awarded a scholarship, so all tuition fees for the first year are totally waived. That's essentially a £9,250 discount. I'm overjoyed.
What's up with you, friend?
I think the declining attention spans link very closely to popular music, and I personally believe that the internet, for all its merits, has irrevocably damaged an entire generation. The fact that that Vine website became popular for hosting 7-second videos really indicates a fundamental...
Can't say I have, friend.
On a slightly different note, have you ever seen Kind Hearts & Coronets? It's an excellent film, and perhaps the greatest of all the Ealing comedies.
I'm no biologist, but I'm pretty sure I've been living by breathing plenty of oxygen, eating each day and drinking water.
I'd ask you how you've been living, but unless you're a tree your answer will probably be the same as mine.
I rarely get emotional over videos on the internet, but that shit made my blood boil when I saw it earlier.
At least they're now calling it what it is and pressing charges for hate crimes. I couldn't believe it when they were trying to claim it was just "silly little kids doing something a...