The Hames Report

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe Albert Einstein We humans, by our very nature, are easily misinformed, misled by gossip, taken in by grand lies, seduced by rumours and conspiracy...

Until we have a law to prosecute those who destroy the planet, corporations will never be called to account for their crimes Sophie Scholl, a Munich University student, was executed for revealing the truth about the activities of the Nazi...

"Try as I may I can not escape the sound of suffering. Perhaps as an old man I will accept suffering with insouciance. But not now; men in their prime, if they have convictions are tasked to act on them."...

Initial thoughts Each year hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on the development of leaders - by companies wanting a competitive edge, government departments concerned to improve their professional competence, institutions looking for greater public impact or a more...

Over the passage of time I have come to anticipate the end of each year with a serenity born of familiarity as much as for the solitude and change of pace it invariably brings. As people all over the world...

An invitation to withdraw our consent from current economic leadership and do what needs to be done The news is filled with stories of nations on the edge of economic collapse, going with a begging bowl to the financial markets,...

Today we welcome to the program, Dr Nick Mitchell, founding director of the Integral Science Academy, Nobel Prize winner and Australia’s Chief Scientist to hear about his life, ideas and concerns. Welcome to the program Nick. Your team has just...

Do you remember how it felt? How could I ever forget? I felt such sheer disbelief that it was actually happening. I breathed in the deepest breath and watched intently as the skin covering the first sector of my Earth...

Our civilization feels like its in free fall. Much of what we have previously taken for granted now appears to be broken as old operating strategies refuse to work any more. Just as humanity is confronting limits imposed by nature...

Over the past few months I have received numerous requests that I devote some considered commentary to recent events in my adopted country. Until now I have refrained from making any public statements. Like anyone living here it is almost...