Urtica Ferox

On the Quality of Misery Many people believe they have choices in life. They also believe that the choices they make will have an effect on their happiness. So, in a given situation, where you are presented with Door A or Door B, both of which lead to some future state, the theory is that one door will be better , in terms of leading to a future state that makes you happier. Of course some of you will be thinking more in terms of money, or power, or sex, but in the end you are assuming that these things will make you happier, so let's stick with this common currency.  The theory is wrong. Both doors will lead to misery. What distinguishes them is the quality of the misery you will experience. This is the only choice in life: what kind of misery do you prefer? Kate Flinders

Are You "Eating Ethically"?   There is a staggering amount of misinformation circulating about the benefits of giving up meat to save the planet. This is simply another instance of anything that fits the far-left environmentalist agenda being accepted and promoted vigorously, with no thought of checking basic facts. But does animal agriculture produce anything like the same quantity of greenhouse gases as transport? And what would really happen if we all turned vegan? Read more .