The third part of three philosophy talks, Ciaran is carrying on with the following themes: The shattering of globalised revolutionary impulse, and the long death of ideology-based unity; The problem with capitalism, communism and every shade inbetween; The competition to believe more extremely undermines all movements; A great and secret movement, the largest in history. Read more…
Come along to The Counting House at 7pm to listen to Andy’s talk. Share a crust of bread, and hear the reflections he has to share…
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“Welcome to the Mid-life Revolution” by Andy Ferguson
Everybody has a “Mid-life Crisis” and that’s a good thing.
Most people will have a number of these during their lifetime and they can start as early as mid-20’s.
The world is experiencing a series of social, political, technological and economic crisis which are particularly challenging for the current generation of “Mid-lifers”, roughly 44 – 63 year olds.
Mid-life can be “the best time” of our life but only if we embrace the challenges it brings.
There’s never been a better time to be Mid-aged even if your world has been “turned upside down” by things like the 2008 financial crisis.
An old friend was talking on television the other day about where he is at and what he has been up to. Will Bentinck, along with two other friends – Jes Haley and Grant Crozier – were sitting in the Rochester Castle pub in Stoke Newington many years ago when the idea of Ragged University crystallised….
