Mike’s Big Fat Idea

Where Did We Go Wrong With Our Kids

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 21 April 2018 20:55

SnekInstant Wisdom

Simon Snek, gave one of the most popular TED talk of all time – 10 million viewers.  Everywhere he goes he’s asked about where we went wrong with our kids.

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Are You Kidding Me?

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 21 April 2018 20:49

suzukiDavid Suzuki calls economists brain damaged while grossly misrepresenting and denigrating the growing group of environmental economists who put a price on climate change, solution and a host of other extrenalities. Despite his anti-intellectualism the University of Alberta is honouring him.

P.S. It’s not just the economics departments that have a huge problem with David Suzuki’s honourary degree. Engineering Professor Fraser Forbes voices the resentment of his department and indsutry at the cluelessness of the University’s Senate who conferred the honour in the link below.  ~MC

University Of Alberta’s Engineering Dean Speaks Out About Suzuki Honourary Degree – https://www.ualberta.ca/engineering/news/2018/april/message-from-fraser-forbes 

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Oil A Dying Industry? No Chance

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 21 April 2018 20:45

oilrigAccording to the latest forecast by The Energy Information Administration oil isn’t going anywhere. The latest projections for the use of fossil fuels, renewable energy and nuclear power will shock some people. And they raise an inescapable question – how do you want to transport oil and natural gas?

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The Author of the Perpetual Calendar Dares You to Try Something

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 21 April 2018 20:38

bitcoinsVera Nazarian says, “If you’ve never changed your mind about some fundamental tenet of your belief, if you have never questioned the basics, and if you have no wish to do so, then you are likely ignorant.”

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Zero Risk is Impossible In Any Activity

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 21 April 2018 20:21

riskyWhen it comes to increased tanker traffic and the risk of a serious oil spill has anyone bothered to read the National Energy Board Study – General Risk Analysis and Intended Methods of Reducing Risks. Most would be impressed with the complexity and number of variables taken into account. The bottom line – the chance of a catastrophic spill after all the new safety measures are implemented – 1 every 2,366 years…

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