A retired physicist, until recently I was doing research part-time in sonar at the University of Sydney. I live in Sydney, Australia, but spent eight years working in Canada. Am married with two sons and two grandchildren. Was formerly a keen long-distance runner and enjoyed social tennis. For 16 years I taught physics at the University of Technology, Sydney, becoming a senior lecturer. I then spent 11 years doing research in the Department of Defence. Interests include family history and aspects of: philosophy, fundamental science, current affairs and the psychology of happiness and suffering.