Category: Articles & Essays
Dry January is part of the problem
Dry January merely replicates the source of the problem it is supposed to be solving. It reinforces the idea that we need to go through a period of complete abstention to make up for our festive excesses. It perpetuates the binge-purge cycle rather than short-circuits it. The solution is not to refrain from enjoyment but to avoid excessive indulgence in the first place. Avoid a sodden December and your January can be moist.
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Why I changed my mind about organics
I've only just realised how I’ve gradually changed my mind about organic farming. But at the same time, many of the beliefs I have about it are exactly the same as they were a decade or so ago. This strange blend of change and consistency tells us something important about critical thinking.
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