Topic 18: Who is water?

It is well known that if we allow processes of dehumanisation to dominate, we can desensitise ourselves from acts of mistreatment, cruelty, or other forms violence, thereby allowing them continue….

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Topic 17: Silence that speaks volumes
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Topic 17: Silence that speaks volumes

After an extended pandemic paralysis, Gentle Thinkers is BACK! Our next discussion takes place online.  In line with this hiatus, our theme involves idea(s) around silence – silence not only…

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Topic 15: Is cancel culture #cancelled?
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Topic 15: Is cancel culture #cancelled?

Cancel culture involves calling out the offensive behaviour of public figures and “cancelling” or revoking support for the offending person, brand or organisation. While some argue this allows marginalised voices…

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Topic 11: In praise of the prosaic
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Topic 11: In praise of the prosaic

This month, we are examining…idleness! Idleness represents both a coveted luxury (idleness as spare time), yet also carries a stigma few are willing to claim without risking judgment (idleness as…

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Topic 10: Climate or convenience?
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Topic 10: Climate or convenience?

Our choices between saving the environment and saving a bit of time, money or effort present us with constant challenges. How will we be commuting to work this year? Will…

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