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Jewish history revisited
So much of the history of the Jews and the Jewish diaspora is tied to the rebellion of the Jews against the Roman occupation culminating in the expulsion of them and the destruction of the […]
Year: 2025
Politics
My thought bubbles are better than yours
When thought bubbles grow up and enter the public discourse they are called brain farts; those ideas or concepts that are floated informally by a politician, often without much detail or commitment. For the sake […]
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Ah, Women!
My contribution to the celebration of International Women’s Day! History, Mythology, Philosophy, Sex! There are thousands, if not millions of women who “stood out” for me, who have inspired me, who have stopped me stunned […]
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Why Neoclassical Economics Fails – A Deep Dive
By Denis Hay How Neoclassical Economics Misleads the World: A Critical Analysis Description Mainstream economics is flawed. Discover why neoclassical economics fails and how alternative models offer real-world solutions. Introduction Picture this: It’s 2006, and […]
Environment
Your Plastic Will Outlive Us All
They said the future would shine like pearl, a place of wonders yet untold, But now it’s wrapped in plastic tight, in poison, waste, and greed’s stronghold. The ocean swells with choking hands, the beaches […]
Politics
Bold action needed to lift living standards and secure a better future
Australian Council Of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS is calling on all political parties and candidates to commit to a bold, people-centred policy agenda ahead of the upcoming federal budget, with urgent investment in […]
Politics
Where is the gonzo?
The modern world sucks. You suck. Every one of my audience members is to blame. So fuck you all. Everybody is a f*n journalist and nobody can write for shit. Consequently, we have all become […]
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Moral Disengagement, Moral Engagement and the Myth of AI Bias
By Steve Davies Background For a year and a half I have been researching and developing approaches to using AI to address harmful behaviours and practices in government and its institutions. The cornerstone of that […]
Politics
The Script of Anxiety: Poland’s Nuclear Weapons Fascination
With the Ukraine War and the retreat of the United States from what has routinely been called Europe’s security architecture, states are galloping to whatever point of presumed sanctuary is on offer. The general presumption […]
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Hope is a Seed in the Red Earth
Hope is a seed in the red earth, where the sun kisses dust-laden ground, Where time moves slow, and the rivers carve deep, where the echoes of ancestors sound. This land is old, older than […]
Politics
Peter Dutton and Donald Trump: Only the hair is different
As politicians Peter Dutton and Donald Trump share a number of similarities, among them their styles, rhetoric, and policy approaches. These parallels are often highlighted in discussions about populism, conservative leadership, and divisive political strategies. […]
Politics
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The Last Lament
On 15 March 1889, three American and three German warships, and HMS Calliope of the Royal Navy’s Australia Station protecting British interests, were tightly anchored in a standoff in the tiny harbour of Apia, Samoa, […]
Politics
Why Taxes Don’t Fund Government Spending – The Big Myth
By Denis Hay Description: Why Taxes Don’t Fund Government Spending Discover why federal taxes don’t fund government spending and how this myth is used to justify austerity. Learn the truth about monetary sovereignty. Introduction – […]
Politics
Confronting the Trolls: Questions That Unmask
In the echo chamber of social media, I’ve collided with a relentless force – trolls who thrive on chaos. No matter how thoroughly their lies are dismantled, their trolling tactics exposed, or their provocations muted, […]