Counterfactual thinking might come as a big and pleasant surprise to you! I'll tell you why. Counterfactuals are fun, speculative exercises on interesting events in the past. We take some turning-point of history and ask the purely theoretical question, what if the event that, in fact, changed history hadn't happened? What would have been the impact? For example, the invention of the mobile phone revolutionized the world in recent times. Thinking counterfactually, we might ask "What if it hadn't been invented?"
You could think out some interesting alternatives and keep yourself amused! Better still, it's an excellent topic for an absorbing debate if you are with a group of friends. most importantly, please note that you don't need ANY SPECIAL BACKGROUND to enjoy all this fun — basic knowledge and an inquiring mind are all that's required!
'How World War II Changed America,' a book by Earl Ofari Hutchinson that I reviewed, is an interesting analysis sparked by the counterfactual "What if Japan hadn't attacked Pearl Harbor (America) in 1941 (and started WW II)?" Read it to engage in some enjoyable and entertaining speculation about what WW II did to America.
Enjoy this book on Counterfactuals by Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Book review of Margaret Stevenson's 'The COVID-19 Pandemic of fear' posted
I reviewed the book 'The COVID-19 Pandemic of fear' by Margaret Stevenson (that launched today on Reedsy Discovery) some time back. It's a book that systematically exposes the harsh truth behind COVID-19. No, sir! COVID-19 isn't 'accidental and natural,' as it's made out to be! It's a clear betrayal of trust by those in Gov, Medicine, and Hi-tech whom we look up to. A colluding team of ultra-elites worldwide have plotted to become even more rich and powerful than now at the expense of human lives and freedom!!
Read this explosive book that has full details.Violinists Taryn Harbridge and Taylor Davis added to the 'MUSIC' page
My latest music finds are violinists Taryn Harbridge and Taylor Davis. Of course, both play only instrumental music, but what they play sounds bewitching! Some of Taylor's songs are so gentle and soothing that I was able to fall asleep hearing them.
Best cover of "Blowin' in the Wind?" Decide for yourself after hearing Jessica Rhaye's version!
This one is a rare find indeed! I've heard countless versions of this Bob Dylan classic—the original by Dylan, and covers by ever so many other artists like Joan Baez, Peter, Paul & Mary, The Chad Mitchell Trio, Brothers Four, The Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash, and many more. The Brothers Four version was the best I'd heard till recently. But suddenly, just a couple of days back, this little-known artist swept past all of them with this stunningly beautiful cover and equally brilliant choreography.
Hear Jessica Rhaye and her band sing it, now?Then give them a big 'hats-off!'
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