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Philosophy & Psychology

Are our thoughts ‘real’?

You can doubt just about anything. But there’s one thing you can know for sure: you are having thoughts right ...
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Law & Politics

Having secular government spaces helps us respect religious differences

This is a lightly edited transcript of a speech opposing a motion to reinstate Christian prayers in formal government meetings ...
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Philosophy & Psychology

The quest to extend human life

“Who wants to live forever?” Freddie Mercury mournfully asks in Queen’s 1986 song of the same name. The answer: quite ...
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Letters to the Editor

Census decision undermines credibility of ABS

Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our Publishing ...
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Law & Politics

As Christian nationalism’s new figurehead, Trump inspires Australia’s extremes

The first days of Trump’s second presidency have passed with a flurry of tariff standoffs and literal turf wars with ...
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Law & Politics

Three reasons why Australia is unlikely to follow Trump’s anti-trans campaign

Many people’s heads are spinning at the rapid rate that Donald Trump has been signing executive orders since becoming president ...
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