Tag Archives: society

Designing A Child’s Character

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

At eight and three quarter months the baby was developing normally, and now the light above the Wombulator was changing to green, which meant she could insert the chip of personality traits and abilities she wished her child to possess and … Continue reading →

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In The Land Of Atrophy

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

In the blesséd land of Atrophy, where “Safety” is our dearest wish, and “Risk” a place regarded with unease, the air is always re-cycled to remove impurities and drinking-water boasting special properties is bottled in germ-proof containers, pleasingly displayed. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Violence with Few Answers

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Looking around me at the world I inhabit with eyes and mind informed by the news of the day I am once more reduced to shaking my head. In London, near where I live  a series of looting and riots … Continue reading →

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