I would not say that I was, these days, a 'student' of philosophy, although in my youth I was quite deeply involved with certain aspects of the British pragmatists.

This was possible only by dint of extended periods of frequently quite painful reflection and digestion.

The past nine years in San Diego have represented such a period of questioning.

What makes a specific quality or quantity of innovation retain its intense newness over the years?

Migration gives a blank cheque to put anything you don't feel like addressing in the memory hold. No neighbours can go against the monster narrative of your family.

In my family we've always been into ethical stuff and recycling.

Abortion is an attack on the family and the humanity that unites us all.

I remember one of my first prayers when I became a Christian was simply, 'God, provide a job for me. I don't care how hard I have to work, just provide a job and opportunity so that I can take care of my family.' And you know, that was really all I asked from Him.