On Assisted Dying and Herd Morality

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Apr 01, 2024

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In a hospital corridor, two cheerful, overweight Jamaican nurses are wheeling a worried British columnist towards a door. The nurses, wearing vibrant scrubs that reflect their Jamaican heritage, exude warmth and positivity, their faces lit up with smiles. The British columnist, in contrast, looks deeply concerned, his face etched with worry. He's dressed in a tweed jacket and round spectacles, embodying the classic British intellectual look. In the background, a lion, standing on its hind legs in a human-like posture, holds up a large clock, adding a surreal and whimsical touch to the scene. This bizarre yet captivating moment merges the ordinary with the extraordinary, blending elements of care, culture, and surrealism.

Last week I had the pleasure of watching ‘Nye - The Musical’ at The National Theatre. Subtly cannot be countenanced in this age of populism, and so I found the moral messaging even more skull-thumpin…

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