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Michael McLeod

Oh no some genius died

This poem explores the sometimes superficial ways in which we react to the death of public figures, highlighting the performative nature of…

1 min readMay 19, 2024

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Oh no some genius died

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Michael McLeod

To the manager: part one

In this humorous and insightful tale, I recount my first entrepreneurial venture at the age of 21, running a cafe and dealing with the ups…

4 min readMay 19, 2024

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To the manager: part one

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Michael McLeod

Record Deals I Have Blown #1

In this personal tale of a missed opportunity, join me on a journey through the highs and lows of a West Coast tour with David Kilgour and…

3 min readMay 19, 2024

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Record Deals I Have Blown #1

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Michael McLeod

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Cortisol and Triangulation: An Anxiety Mechanism Seeking a Target

6 min readMay 17, 2024

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Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

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Michael McLeod

The Fallacy of Lawford-Smith’s Gender and Gender Identity Dichotomy: An Opinion Piece

Imagine waking up every day knowing that your very identity is under constant scrutiny and denial. For many transgender individuals, this…

11 min readMay 16, 2024

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The Fallacy of Lawford-Smith’s Gender and Gender Identity Dichotomy: An Opinion Piece

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Michael McLeod

A Dystopian Nightmare: Navigating Orwellian Bathroom Policies

In an unreality where Kafka meets Orwell, we explore a dystopian world where using the bathroom has become an oppressive, dehumanising…

5 min readMay 14, 2024

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A Dystopian Nightmare: Navigating Orwellian Bathroom Policies

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Michael McLeod

The Misrepresentation of Mātauranga Māori in Science Education: A Critique of Dawkins’ Approach

By Michael McLeod

7 min readMay 12, 2024

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The Misrepresentation of Mātauranga Māori in Science Education: A Critique of Dawkins’ Approach

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Michael McLeod

Michael McLeod

Writer, musician, ordained Pastafarian minister & Dudeist priest. A cultural polyglot unraveling the ontology of actuality with humour & insight.

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