About noble morons
The Czech parliament solemnly voted that “Russia is a security threat” and those who did not support it are now being dragged through the press as traitors. So I have…
On the volatility of human nature
Human nature evolves and changes throughout life. It does not settle down until after fifty. It is not strange that somebody is significantly different in character at forty than he…
About historical comebacks
Philosopher and linguist Dr. Hejlek said: “Time, including historical time, is uncompromising. History clearly shows that every attempt to return to the basics in order to correct or, on the…
Ivo Budil: Who Threatens the West: Marx or Malthus?
It is normal for the more educated inhabitants of the colonies to follow the intellectual happenings in the main city, while the inhabitants of the centre have no idea of…
Gaza – a view from the other side
It’s always good to be able to look at both sides. So while I’m a supporter of Israel in the Gaza conflict (as if Hampl’s opinion matters), I’m interested in…
What Islam can be tolerated
In China, they are working hard on “the cinification of Islam” – that is, on creating an Islam that is compatible with the Chinese worldview, their lifestyle and values. As…