The Corrigan Cast

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The Corrigan Cast, by Brendan 'Wrong Way' Corrigan, takes a unique, usually light-hearted look at various aspects of life in Colombia and the region in general, as well as current affairs around the world. It makes for (usually!) fun, interesting listening! The Corrigan Cast's predecessor, The Colombia Cast, can be found at: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-colombia-cast. Donations to the cause are always welcome!

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More artificial intelligence, less human intelligence

Apr 08 2024 6 mins

In this new phase in the rise of the machines, we risk becoming little more than pawns of artificial intelligence. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/04/more-artificial-intelligence-less-human.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://youtu.be/2YCuwrHcdp0 https://youtu.be/DIlX

A pet hate

Mar 26 2024 7 mins

Pet owners who double up as radical climate activists would be making a big statement — and no small difference — if they ditched their furry friends. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-pet-hate.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://youtu.be/Q9DblkWqwUg https://ww

Colombia's San Juan de Rioseco: Only its river runs (almost!) dry

Mar 13 2024 8 mins

At a distance of 100 km, San Juan de Rioseco falls into the quick-getaway-from-Bogotá category. However, the journey can be stop-start so it's best to spend at least a night there. It is worth it. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/03/san-juan-de-rioseco-only-its-river-runs.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted

Boosting dental health

Mar 03 2024 5 mins

Getting a rather surprising clean bill of dental health has made me reflect on what may have led to this apparent tooth triumph. Can you handle the tooth? For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/03/boosting-dental-health.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://wwcorrigan.blogspot

Merging a life vacation with a vocation: Overcoming Social Studies Syndrome

Feb 18 2024 5 mins

A lack of a clear career path — a particular problem for social studies graduates — can leave one feeling lost. 'I can do many things, but I don't want to do that.' For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/02/merging-life-vacation-with-vocation.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the tex

An act of good

Feb 07 2024 5 mins

Some actions that have an appearance of good about them often turn out to be all show but with little go. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/02/an-act-of-good.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2017/12/replacing-religions-false-comforts.html http

Fly on through the turbulence — there is no better alternative

Jan 24 2024 6 mins

Helping others is easier to do when you feel in a good place yourself. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/01/fly-on-through-turbulence-there-is-no.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://youtu.be/2YCuwrHcdp0 https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2016/04/stop-dont-bin-that-food.htm

Without the pain, the pleasures are plain (and enslaving)

Jan 11 2024 5 mins

Humanity's overall health and well-being have never been better but we need some pain to make us feel alive. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/01/without-pain-pleasures-are-plain-and.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2016/08/ignoring-is-bli

Hell yeah or no?! It's a no, so!

Dec 21 2023 5 mins

Hell yeah or no may sound like good advice when one is uncertain about a decision, yet rarely is that simple. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/12/hell-yeah-or-no-its-no-so.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://sive.rs/ https://youtu.be/c42jvnGNR9Q https://twitter.com/Chr

Dawn of the downsizers

Dec 12 2023 7 mins

There is some hope, small as it may be, that today's generations can turn away from the evils of materialism. For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/12/dawn-of-downsizers.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://youtu.be/DIlX_bmi9NE https://fortune.com/europe/2023/11/13/whoop