
In the news … January 2021
Commentary on current affairs and the state of journalism.
Commentary on current affairs and the state of journalism.
A landmark Australian film made relevant afresh as we consider contemporary war crimes.
Managing fear and resistance to change requires insight and tact .
How literacy skills might determine ’employability’ and promotion opportunities.
Demands for simple language and dumbed-down concepts must not become anti-intellectualism and ignorance of the Western canon.
Liberal democracy is not anything anyone wants it to mean. It has long and profound traditions.
This is Ridley Scott’s most significant film, deserving a re-evaluation after the disaster that was the studio edit.
If we confuse simplified models and metaphors for reality in political and economic policy, we can create disaster for real people.
Scott ‘Scotty from marketing’ Morrison represents Aaron Sorkin’s lowest road possible when it comes to leaders.
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