Ian MacRae
Organizational development and research consultant with strong background in research methods and statistics in social behavioural and spatial sciences. Extensive academic and industry experience conducting applied research in a range and industries such as health care, higher education, agriculture, service industries, employment services and construction.
I have a wide range of interests and I enjoy writing both in my work and recreationally. My interests are primarily in current trends in social and political issues and their implications. I'm interested in combining the scientific and empirical evidence with the practical implications for people and society.
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I have a wide range of interests and I enjoy writing both in my work and recreationally. My interests are primarily in current trends in social and political issues and their implications. I'm interested in combining the scientific and empirical evidence with the practical implications for people and society.
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Know Your Rights for Flights: My Experience Suing a Travel CompanyI recently had a flight cancelled because I had 'agreed' to terms and conditions, by checking a box. However, I won a court judgement when my flight was cancelled unfairly. Just because clicked a box, doesn't mean you can be taken advantage of.
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Jennifer Saunders Will Be Writing Absolutely Fabulous FilmJennifer Saunders announces she is writing an Absolutely Fabulous film.
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Gore Vidal: Voice of the Past and FutureReviews only a few of the areas and novels Gore Vidal has written over the past. Vidal has written about historical, political and religious issues that are as significant today as they were decades ago.
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Occupy LSX Protests at St. Paul's Cathedral, LondonFirst person view of the Occupy LSX protests in London England on October 22, 2011. Protesters have closed the cathedral and have no intention of moving
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Cameron Announces Increased Economic ProtectionismCameron announces plans to block immigration, while cutting education funding. These policies have the potential to severely harm the struggling British economy. -
How a Career in Science Affects Everyday ThinkingScience involves a rigorous way of thinking about the world which can be carried over to everyday life and mainstream sources of information. -
Best Okanagan Wineries: Value, Atmosphere and StyleThe Okanagan Valley of British Columbia is a fantastic location with world-class wineries. This article reviews three Okanagan wineries not to be missed. -
Best IPhone Productivity Apps that Complement Your LifestyleWhich iPhone applications are the most helpful for organizing and planning your life? This describes 5 of the most useful iPhone apps for productivity. -
Tweet No EvilSocial media plays controversial roles in communication, especially during social upheaval. This article describes how access to information and communication is a fundamental democratic right, and attempts to limit it are misguided. -
Margaret Thatcher Predicted the Eurozone Crisis a Decade AgoMargaret Thatcher described all the fundamental problems in the economic model of the European Union nearly 10 years ago. What do these predictions mean for the future? -
Lulz Security and Anonymous Launch 'AntiSec' Campaign Against Centralized PowerThe hacking organization Lulz Security have announced they will be 'sailing into attack formation' against governments and large organizations. This may be the first move of underground hacking organizations onto the main street.
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Confidence in the Police Central to DemocracyHow abuses of power in the police force need to be dealt with to sustain a strong society and democratic system. -
Mobile Phone Use Associated with Little to No Cancer RiskRecent review of scientific research by the World Health Organization suggests limited to no risk of brain cancer from using mobile phones. -
There is No Alternative MedicineWhy complementary and alternative medicines are useless or fraudulent at their best, and potentially lethal at their worst. -
Obama's Defense Nominations Signal Changing Security Policy DirectionsWhat US President Obama's nominations for top security and foreign policy jobs show about his objectives.
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Humor, Surrealism and the Social Role of Ridiculing TyrannyA review of the research and theories related to humor and surrealism and its relationship with dictatorship and tyranny. -
An Open Letter to David Cameron and Gov Re: EducationAn open letter to David Cameron and the British government about the major problems with their education policy -
Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Psychological ResearchHow research methods can be used to advance the field of psychological research.
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Public Opinion Hazards of Libyan and Middle East InterventionWhy intervention in Arab rebellions are unlikely to materialize. A look at previous dictatorships and public opinion.
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Mindfulness (MBSR) Training for Alleviating Chronic PainReview of, and scientific evidence for, mindfulness training
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Pro-democratic Movement and Violence Sweeping Middle East and North AfricaOverview of recent escalations in pro-democratic revolutions in Arab nations, with focus on Libya.
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Achieving Health Goals and Being HealthyAn explanation, with personal examples, for how to set goals to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
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Arab Revolutions 2011: Autocratic Domino Effect?Current state and potential directions for the revolts in Tunisia, Egypt and other Arab states.
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The Importance of Criticising ReligionSome public officials have suggested criticising Islam, or faith in general is inappropriate. However, it's a necessary and desirable part of public discourse
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The Biological Basis of Mental IllnessOne of the most common misconceptions about mental illness is how it is caused. This is a biological explanation of how physical and mental illnesses are only superficially different.
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British Travellers Fed Up with Winter Conditions in DecemberThe inconvenient truth about going outside: Weather.
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Post-Secondary Education the Best Economic and Social Investment: UK Taxpayers Lose Their InvestmentHigher education is an integral part of society. Higher education improves health, reduces crime and improves lifetime opportunities. A healthy nation needs an accessible and effective higher education system
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Moral and Practical Implications of WikiLeaksWikiLeaks has brought access to information into the public sphere to a new extend. What are the most important considerations in this debate, and how should we think about these issues?
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How Exercise Prevents Stress and Improves HealthExplains what stress is, how stress affects the body and how exercise can prevent the negative effects of stress. Describes the relationship between stress, the body and health.
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The Benefits of Wildfires: Importance of Fire to Environmental IntegrityAn overview of how wildfires are important for many ecosystems. The environmental benefits of wildfires and common misconceptions.
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The Importance of Access to National DataWhy national census data is so important. How it is used and why it is so necessary for making informed decisions.
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Travelling Under 'Terror Threat' to EuropeA brief overview of the current terror threat in Europe and what it means to you.
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Reviewing Fundamentally Different Approaches to Scientific InquiryAn overview of the different approaches and philosophies (epistemologies) in science.
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Inspiration: The Vague Border Between Art and ScienceLooking at creativity, and the similarities between fine art and science
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Modern Economic Challenges: Lessons from Historic LeadersA general description and overview of economic pressures, especially inflation. Explaining and discussing how inflation works, why it happens, and what it means to the average person.
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The Relationship Between Group Communication and Well-BeingExplores the interaction between group-level dynamics and individual characteristics. Looks at how they are related, and what features of each affect the other.
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The Third Man: Mandelson as New Labour's Gossip GirlPeter Mandelson's description of the rise and fall of Britain's New Labour Party. Not a serious text destined to be on history reading lists or receive rave critical reviews. But, a fun, conversational New Labour autobiography.
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In the Spirit of the BlitzWhat to think about on the 70th anniversary of The Blitz. How the spirit of the time should help us to think about current events and circumstances.
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Virtually Repeating the Milgram Obedience ExperimentNew research from University College of London shows that people treat virtual characters as if they were real people. The controversial Stanley Milgram experiment was repeated by asking people to administer electric shocks to a virtual character.
