Antidote to Fanaticism – Religious or Otherwise

Bertand Russell has – in many of his books – written about the dangers of fanaticism. Both religious fanaticism and those involving non religious beliefs. Two relevant quotes by him are as under: It always has been and has done untold harm. I think fanaticism is the greatest danger there is. I might almost say […]

How the British ruled half the World

How did the British – a small island nation with a limited population – conquer half the world? This article will attempt to explain one of the psychological factors underlying their success. It is a continuation of my previous blog below:  There were other factors of course. The scientific inventions in the west that gave […]

All Progress Depends On Them

I sometimes write blogs that my family and friends do not entirely approve of. There is some history behind the same. They want to make sure that I do not wash dirty linen in public and keep family secrets private. Can’t blame them I suppose. And all families have their secrets. I also have had […]