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Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories: How experience shapes extraordinary beliefs
Eli Elster
05/12/2025
On 22 February 2020, ‘Mad’ Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the ...
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What motivated the ‘cruel’ assisted dying bill?
Rationale Magazine
02/12/2025
Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...
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Algorithms are amplifying antifeminist masculinities
Maya Del Rio Reddan
27/11/2025
The online world of boys and young men in the post-Andrew Tate moment is now saturated with masculinity influencers who take ...
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How violent extremists wield words as weapons
Awni Etaywe
22/11/2025
Words are powerful tools. Violent extremists know this well, often choosing their phrasing extremely carefully to build loyalty among their ...
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Unlocking equity in property offers escape from Australia’s debt trap
David James
19/11/2025
One of the most important features of modern financial systems is rarely discussed and gets almost no attention. The failure ...
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MBJ’s view
Matt Bissett-Johnson
15/11/2025
See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 15 November 2025.
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