Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Trump, and the fracturing of the West

Western culture is a product of myriad influences, forces and ideas, and though assailed by internal critics and foreign foes, it has stood the test of time,. Donald Trump has posed as its defender, but he has failed to appreciate, let alone meet, its latest, and perhaps greatest, challenge.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Music and silence

Mark Nicol explores the rich history, unrivaled creativity and uncertain future of western music.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – When is a science not a science?

The scientific method has allowed mankind to understand and conquer the world around him, but even science may have its limits in dealing with complex human and moral issues.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Who said God is dead?

Mark Nicol calls for a new religious vision of ‘native divinity’ to help reconcile humanity’s egoistic, humanist, environmentalist, and aspirational ambitions.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – The human predicament – Towards a holistic solution

Reconciling the wisdom of religion, philosophy and science in pursuit of a sustainable future is no easy task, but stripping the illusions we comfort ourselves with can at least help us squarely face the challenges ahead.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Western crisis – The need for realpolitik enlightenment

Faced with the rise of China and other geo-political threats, the declining power and confidence of the Western democracies, can only be reversed if cold hard realities are confronted.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – For the sake of Russia

Mark Nicol offers an imaginative vision of the past, present and perhaps future of mother Russia.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Beyond the constant growth economy

A conscious policy of global depopulation may be the only way to ensure a sustainable human future, in partnership with a radical retooling of the economy to preserve, rather than consume, the Earth’s resources.

Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Make room for the future

The economic, social and environmental problems today share the same root cause of over-population, and only a steady reduction in the global population will offer hope of a sustainable future.