Monthly Archives: September 2011
A Picture: 1968
AHD takes a look at a photograph from 1968 and considers a lot of things. Continue reading
Filed under Culture and Society
UC’s Shortfall: A Few Figures
AHD looks at some of the decisions that have led to the current government deciding that $36m for the University of Canterbury is a bridge too far. Between tax cuts, corporate bailouts and — yes — the earthquake. Continue reading
Filed under Politics
The fatal saga of Jack Fate (episode 4)
It was, of course, in the interests of the AI leadership to collude in the maintenance of the wall. They knew full well that power still lay largely in human hands and that if a human-centric xenophobia against AI became a significant global political force, then this would be unwelcome news for the flourishing of the AI community. Continue reading
The Unkindest Cut of All: UC’s Proposed Staff Cuts
AHD considers the proposed cuts at the University of Canterbury and recommends some direct political action. Let’s mobilize! Continue reading
The Fatal Saga of Jack Fate (part 3)
Third installment of a continuing short story:-
It was on the meat boat that Jack met Aftab Siddiqui. He’d heard the name often enough – acclaimed sci-fi author who fell into fame with some fan fiction on Star Trek. In his novella, the Earth was not a homogenously peaceful commune. Continue reading
