i don't know if this is breaking free

It appears as if there will be a succession of burka-and-its-derivations bans. This is a historically/culturally/religiously/politically charged issue that begs the question: what kind of precedent will be set? I believe that the following talk- from a philosophical stand point- effectively moves discussion beyond the paralysis of moral relativistic non-accountability.

I really do not know. What do you think?

 SAM HARRIS TED TALK

Some researchers are analyzing various cultures in search of a Universal Moral Grammar. This same technique was used to discover an underlying universal linguistic grammar. Will this settle the score on what is 'right' and 'wrong'?


Lykke Li & Robyn @ Way Out West (fantastic summer festival in Gotenburg).


In somewhat related non-news, I love ROBYN. This Swedish songstress embodies strength, class, brains and perspective (she is also a UNICEF ambasssador). Her songs run the gamut from Konichiwa Bitches! to the spot-on Euro-beats banger With Every Heartbeat to honest ballads like the following terribly truthful Hang With Me. And all of this is done with the utmost integrity and most stylish front teeth ever.



She not like some of dem' others....