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One of the central ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated novels is the question of authorship.Traditionally authors are revered for their unique voices creativity and ability to convey...

As I write this I have uppermost in my mind the plight of the people of Palestine.We have all watched with dismay and deep sadness the deaths of tens of thousands of mostly women and children in Gaza....

In condemning the decision of Karim Khan, the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, his Defence Minister, the USA is...

Like many of you reading this article the plight of Palestinians, especially that of Palestinian children, weighs heavily on my heart. The genocide taking place in Gaza affects each one of us in...

The word desuetude is a legal term which comes from the Latin desuetudo meaning “the condition of not being in use or practice.” It refers to laws which haven’t been repealed and may still be on...

The word democracy comes from the Greek words 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (power), so means literally 'the power of the people' as opposed to despotism. The philosophical question that should be...

Owing to the genocide taking place in Palestine there has been a rise in anti-Jewish violence and anti-Jewish sentiment, especially in Europe. For Jewish people this gives rise to a fear that they...

Australian universities are renowned for their exceptional quality of education and globally recognized degrees. Consistently ranking high in international assessments, these institutions offer a...

The quote which serves as the title to this article has been attributed to a member of a Zionist fact finding mission who visited Palestine during the 1890s when Theodor Herzl and the Zionists were...

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10 per cent of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of death from all cancers. This is tragic...

“Pro patria mori” is a Latin phrase from Horace, the famous Latin poet; it means to die for one’s fatherland. The word “patriot” is derived from the Greek “patrios” meaning “of one’s...

Now that I am facing surgery to address the silent and slow progression of my own colon cancer, I've come to realise the urgency of raising awareness about this often overlooked disease. It may take a...

I had a recent colonoscopy which is when a camera is inserted into the colon to check if you have any pre-cancerous polyps. Polyps are common small growths and rarely cancerous. However following the...

I don’t like getting old. This could just be me. Perhaps I’m missing something. Whenever I mention my dislike of growing old to some oldies I often get advice which suggests I have to be grateful...

I don’t like getting old. This could just be me. Perhaps I’m missing something. Whenever I mention my dislike of growing old to some oldies I often get advice which suggests I have to be grateful...

This article was written by me all except for the title which was written by Artificial Intelligence. I certainly couldn’t have thought of a better title. Perhaps no human being could have.On...

Grade retention, a practice that requires students to repeat a grade level if they fail to meet certain academic standards, has been in place since the 19th century.While some studies have pointed to...

When I opened my first school in Cambridge UK in 1976 I well remember my first student whom we discovered to be dyslexic. I think her name was Jane. Having interviewed her with her parents present I...

In the words of Joseph Stalin, "Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed."While Stalin may not be an ideal figure to quote, his message...

As discussed in my previous article on this topic I have experienced both the role of a parent and that of a School Principal when it comes to addressing the issue of school bullying. I must admit...