Monday, December 13, 2004

I have lived here

Enjoyment: "This paradox of living in excrement and dirt while suffering from a germ phobia is well known to psychiatrists; it is even referred to in some research papers as the 'Howard Hughes dilemma'. It is explained by the irrational fear of dirt becoming so intense that no amount of cleaning is seen to be good enough, and therefore cleaning is eventually abandoned altogether."

Louise.
Rest in the peace you could not know in this world.
Paul xx

Sunday, December 12, 2004

Who's life is worth saving?

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | UK prepares for flu pandemic: "The new scheme could include computer staff in a group of 'essential' workers who would have to be treated in order to ensure the economy did not collapse in the event of a pandemic."

The Quality of Life - what is it worth? What does this say about our society and what it values.