The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil

Whilst trawling through the usual distractions found on the Internet I came across an article that quoted a Professor Zimbardo of Stanford University as saying "If you give people power without oversight it is a formula for abuse''. Having just finished re-reading Nineteen Eighty-Four, it made me think of the 'Ministry of Love' (Part 3, Section 2) and the 'waxen faced' officers.

I thought the link to Professor Zimbardo's site would be worth sharing and the book a worth while read.

http://www.lucifereffect.org/


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'Canberra backs push to shut Guantanamo'

'The federal Government has endorsed a campaign by lawyers around the world to close the US prison for alleged terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.'

A change in Australia's Government has finally brought some backbone on the subject of America's illegal Guantanamo Bay prison. It's long overdue that the Australian Government started representing its peoples stand point internationally rather than just 'towing the line' of America. It's a welcome change, hopefully the first of many. Enough is enough.


'alone I set my mind in motion'

Popping the proverbial cherry

Well this is it, my first foray into blogging. I guess I should give a reason as to why now? Because I feel the time is right to start voicing some of my ideas and opinions on the world I live in. Simple enough right? We'll see.

I am going to use this blog to clarify my views and strengthen my resolve for change. I want to voice my opposition and I feel empowered where others would feel oppressed to stand up against what I feel is wrong with society.

Most importantly, I'd like to use it as an opportunity to find people that share common views and objectives.

It begins here, lets see how far it can go.


'alone I set my mind in motion'

Watch this space.....

'alone I set my mind in motion'