I really shouldn't post after I've read the day's news. I really shouldn't read the news at all. It always seems pretty bleak until you remember that you're joining in on one of the most boring possible conversations - between Journalists, Politicians and Lawyers. The only time us "regular citizens" get to play a part is when we do something outrageous... even then we're only given a bit part - as sales fodder.

The Thirst for Knowledge

My brain is thirsty for information. It craves it. The trouble is the only people who deal in dopamine are journalists. They feed me up on cutlets of terror, and braised outrage. It gives that sense of purpose that's been lacking since people stopped being interested in robots and space and dinosaurs. It's a lot cheaper for a journalist to develop and sell "hatred" than it is to sell science or art. The profile needs to be raised for stuff that's interesting - stuff that matters. I don't want to see John Howard meeting with Bush! I want to see him meeting with Jules!

Maybe after we shake all this paranoia out of our systems we'll be able to get back to the important things in life.

There's also been some pretty bizarre stuff going on down at Rich Gentlemen Hide's The Argh! lately. (My english teacher would be proud) Feed your brains!