Freud & Happiness: An Absurdist Tragedy
In Civilization and its Discontents, Freud suggests that the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness – guided by Continue reading
Social Communication, Friendships and Autism
Like a lot of autistic people, I’m horrible at small talk. It’s easier for me to plan and present a Continue reading
High Art and Negation
In his book One-dimensional Man, Herbert Marcuse considers high art the ultimate form of negation. However, it can not be Continue reading
Environmental Communication and the Mass Media
Environmental Communication and the Mass Media By: Cameron A. Straughan As a biologist, writer, and film/videomaker, I have always Continue reading
Mad Cows & Mother’s Milk – Risk Literacy: Is it the Missing Link in Environmental Education? – Lay Foibles & Expert Fables in Judgements about Risks
Mad Cows & Mother’s Milk (Ten Lessons & Appendix) Risk Literacy: Is it the Missing Link in Environmental Education? Lay Continue reading
Unwanted in the UK – My Response to the Threat of Deportation
Theresa May urged to rethink new £35,000 earnings threshold for non-EU migrants as teachers face deportation https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/mar/12/eu-workers-deported-earning-less-35000-employees-americans-australians A reminder of Continue reading
Albert Camus’ “The Plague” as an Allegory of the Rise of Extremist Totalitarian Governments
Plague Presentation I gave this presentation as part of the course requirements towards my Master of Environmental Studies Degree. I Continue reading
Nature, Humanity, and Modernity in François Truffaut’s The Wild Child
Nature, Humanity, and Modernity in François Truffaut’s The Wild Child By: Cameron A. Straughan Truffauts’ the Wild Continue reading
