Smashing different planets
The Scientists shouted they would get “smashed in a different world”. But do the words of this punk band reveal something profound about human nature?... Read more.
The internet of everything and nothing?
Jerry Michalski, the founder of the ‘Relationship economy expedition’ (REX), shares his insights on the future of the internet.... Read more.
Smoking, from sticks to carrots
Belgian MPs raised eyebrows with their recent banning of facial coverings. Now, with a twist, factions have set their sights on smokers and work.... Read more.
Australia’s great outdoors?
Like shrimps on the barbie and hard yakka*, the great outdoors is one of the binding contracts of being Australian. Except it really isn’t.... Read more.
Getting in your face – it’s a sensitive issue
Do you breed people like Nick Cave, or do they grow organically? Some adults and children are just more in tune with their surroundings.... Read more.
Poetry, nonsense or what (not)?
Beauty, failure, enchantment, … you name the emotion and poetry’s got it. But this noble art is not for everyone. And it’s by no means easy to call yourse... Read more.
Misery is its own medicine
Being called a miserable sod might not be everyone’s moniker of choice, but Shakespeare was on to something with his comment “The miserable hath no other m... Read more.