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Philosophy & Psychology

Steven Pinker’s insights on how ‘common knowledge’ shapes our individual lives and societies

I don’t know about you, but ever since I can remember – from my early teens – I have been ...
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Art, Humour & Poetry

MBJ’s view

See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 12 October 2025.
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History

Inquiry versus polemic in grappling with history and language

Suppose you were in an English language class and your teacher or professor insisted that the use of language in ...
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Letters to the Editor

A bridge to peace

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

The world “does have intelligent design”, says Andrew Hastie

Ten years ago, during his first political campaign, Andrew Hastie refused to answer media questions about his religious views and ...
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Law & Politics

Why immigration has become the scapegoat for our age of crisis

We are living through an age of disruption. The post-war consensus that liberal democracy, free markets, and open societies were ...
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