Virtuous Consumerism: A Growing Consumer Trend
By: Mark McCrindle
The rise of virtuous consumerism highlights the growing concern for the future of our planet and the need for sustainable practices. Read more
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Heard of Mr Beast? Here’s Why Gen Z Love Him
By: Michael McQueen
The world’s most famous Youtuber made the news in late January for his big spending. Read more
Tinder Mercy or Tender Prey? A Reflection on Tinder’s 10th Birthday
By: Aaron Johnstone
I’ve been a Nick Cave fan for all of my adult life. The man once described as ‘a vaguely psychotic drunken screwed-up* drug addict, deceiving himself with vain delusions of glory’ …has always had a special place in my music collection and medial orbital frontal cortex (apparently the part of the brain responsible for appreciating beauty…). Read more
Why Virtual Reality Might be Our Best Shot at Restoring Human Empathy
By: Michael McQueen
In a world of increasing polarisation, empathy stands out as a virtue that restores humanity to conversations and is persuasively powerful enough to change even the firmest of opinions. Read more
5 Ways to Change a Mind… According to Reddit
By: Michael McQueen
What does it take to change a mind? This question has garnered much attention in recent years. Read more
The Subjective State of ‘Secularism’ – What is a Secular Country, Really?
By: City Bible Forum
It’s a bit of a buzz term at the moment, but when we say “Australia is a secular country” are we talking about a freedom from religion or a freedom for religion in this wide brown country of ours? Read more
In the Age of the Social App, We Are All Rated and Ranked
By: Sheridan Voysey
I spoke at a conference recently. With hundreds of people involved, the organisers asked us all to download a smartphone app to keep track of the programme. Read more
Why Culture Could Be Your Company’s Make or Break
By: Michael McQueen
In the office, it now seems the employer and employee simply want different things. The impasse between company and worker expectations around the future of the in-office work is a key factor driving what’s become known as ‘The Great Resignation.’ Read more