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Philosophy & Psychology

Why the future might not be where you think it is

Imagine the future. Where is it for you? Do you see yourself striding towards it? Perhaps it’s behind you. Maybe ...
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Philosophy & Psychology

Philosophical fashions and conceptual progress

Many years ago, as an undergraduate student of philosophy, I was invited to participate in a special seminar for honours ...
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Business & Economics

Directing expenditure to where it’s needed most for Indigenous Australia

The failure of the ‘Yes’ campaign in the Voice referendum came as no surprise given that the coalition opposed it. ...
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Science & Health

Modern medicine’s scientific roots in the Middle Ages

Nothing calls to mind nonsensical treatments and bizarre religious healing rituals as easily as the notion of Dark Age medicine. ...
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Letters to the Editor

Israel conflict: The need for a fair political solution

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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Ethics & Religion

Truth and consequences in a world of liars

The world watches horrified as bombs and rockets kill thousands and reduce Ukraine and Gaza to smoking rubble. Australians agonise ...
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