Review: Can neuroscience change our minds? - Hilary and Steven Rose
Submitted by Choccy on Oct 24 2016 16:56
A review of the new book by Hilary and Steven Rose which presents both a scientific and political critique of the growth of 'neuro' disciplines.
Schools strikes Tues 1st October
Submitted by Choccy on Sep 29 2013 19:38
Series of regional teaching strikes continues this week.
Scepticism, class, and the 'New Atheists'
Submitted by Choccy on Aug 17 2013 19:44
With's Chomsky's appearance on a 'skeptic' podcast and in light of the recent comments by Dawkins and the reaction to them, including JK's blog post, it got me thinking about the relationship, or lack thereof, between 'scepticism', 'new atheism' and radical politics. Here's some garbled thoughts.
Academies & Lies: Downhills Primary documentary
Submitted by Choccy on Feb 18 2013 15:21
Documentary detailing the community campaign against the forced academisation of Downhills Primary in 2012.
No NUT ballot after school drops academy plans
Submitted by Choccy on Jan 30 2013 20:22
NUT will not be balloting members for industrial action at Warren Comprehensive after school drops academy conversion plans.
NUT Executive votes against strike action in March
Submitted by Choccy on Jan 24 2013 22:17
NUT executive votes against strike action in March despite accelerated attacks on education
Monson scores win over Emelianenko
Submitted by Choccy on Nov 16 2012 00:02
Anarchist MMA fighter scores his biggest win in recent years over Alexander Emelianenko tonight.
Education round-up 10 Sept 2012: NUT strike vote, combined NASUWT action
Submitted by Choccy on Sep 10 2012 18:56
Teachers unions announce industrial action plans
Jeff Monson on 'No Holds Barred' podcast: capitalism, anarchism, communism and Jon Jones
Submitted by Choccy on Sep 2 2012 17:59
Jeff Monson was the guest on 'No Holds Barred' this week discussing politics, history, and the economics of mixed martial arts.
UFC 151 cancellation and lost fighter wages
Submitted by Choccy on Aug 26 2012 23:39
A brief analysis of the fallout following the cancellation of UFC 151 with UFC bosses blaming one fighter for other fighters' lost wages.
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