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Rationale’s top reads of 2022

2022 – the first full year for Rationale as an online magazine – was one of growth, with our articles ...
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History

The role of rituals in human history

Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies ...
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Science & Health

Behavioural science and its complications

Nudge theory offered a wonderful alternative future in which governments could nudge people to do the right thing and thereby ...
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History

Gorbachev’s appeal for peace and freedom

As a world statesman and a student of world affairs, Mikhail Gorbachev’s perspective is worth having. His 2019 book, What ...
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Education

An evidence-based approach for improving student outcomes

There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning. While most teachers ...
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Letters to the Editor

A trip back to the magic of childhood

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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