If you were looking for someone to give direction to Ireland at this juncture in our history, you probably wouldn't think of a 78-year-old priest from Prague. But then Tomáš Halík is not an ordinary cleric. The Catholic theologian, philosopher and author ... See more
Boys are not great talkers when it comes to serious stuff. Speaking as one myself (let's face it, most men are just adult boys, right down to the laughing at fart jokes), we are great at deflecting. Avoiding deep questions is our stock in trade. Add to th... See more
Reports from Silicon Valley this month on the odds of artificial intelligence (AI) obliterating humanity by 2030 are enough to make one crack open the piggy bank and go wild. Why invest in a pension when there is a more than 10 per cent chance of all huma... See more
The human desire for knowledge runs deep. It underpins our social order, our education system and the economy. But the paradox of knowledge is that getting more of the stuff doesn’t necessarily make us smarter. In fact, it can make us sick. There’s a rema... See more
Can we learn anything from the horrific “joyriding” crash that took place recently on the M9? In its immediate aftermath, many people felt conflicted. Demonising the five teenagers who died seemed callous and counterproductive. Yet trying to understand wh... See more
