Matthew BirdWe don't like tragedies.We reject movies and stories in which the answer is simply "they tried and they failed and it sucked for everyone involved".Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Matthew BirdSlow death of civilization.What defines us as a civilized society? Democracy? The rule of law? Human rights? Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?Jun 9, 2018Jun 9, 2018
Matthew BirdWe lost our way.Citizenship in a democracy doesn’t mean much if some members of a society are rich enough to lobby, bribe or simply buy government…Apr 21, 2018Apr 21, 2018
Matthew BirdWhere to?The decisions we make for our communities, our nations and our Earth are choices between recognising the successes and failures of history…Jan 27, 2017Jan 27, 2017
Matthew BirdNo one saves you.But sometimes you can help others and that is kind of the same thing.Jan 2, 2017Jan 2, 2017
Matthew BirdThe view from over here.Everyone underestimated the level of dissatisfaction in America. The anger amongst the dismissed, the discarded and the ignored. Those who…Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
Matthew Bird(Don’t) Give til the hurt stops.I know what I’m trying to say, I just don’t want to say it.Aug 27, 2016Aug 27, 2016
Matthew BirdA soul in the Machine.The rise of autonomous vehicles and drones coupled with the rapid increase in computational power has raised issues around Artificial…Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016