Speculation
“A long-term study by Philip E. Tetlock of the University of Pennsylvania found that when political scientists claimed that a political outcome had absolutely no […]
Rossleigh
No Rudd challenge? That’s the news, apparently
“Labor’s crippling leadership stand-off is showing no signs of resolution with the former prime minister, Kevin Rudd, still refusing to challenge and Julia Gillard hardening […]
The future is a fiction
The future is a fiction. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is a either a fool or a snake oil salesman. Yes, we need to […]
What’s on the Menu?
There is a post going round social media which alleges to be from someone called “Sascha Taylor” where she claims to have worked at the […]
Class Warfare?
The following quotes are just a few ideas from Abbott and Rinehart: “TONY Abbott has proposed banning the dole for people under 30 in a […]
Murdoch and the Internet
“So Obama has thrown in his lot with Silicon Valley paymasters who threaten all software creators with piracy, plain thievery. Piracy leader is Google who streams […]
I may not be consistent, but I’m Right!
“This is the problem, the NBN is just happening too slowly.” Malcolm Turnbull, February 19th, 2013 (Link to article). “Opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull said the […]
“Thinking, Fast and Slow”
“Unless there is an obvious reason to do otherwise, most of us passively accept decision problems as they are framed and therefore rarely have an […]
Poll woes for Julia Gillard – the solution, possibly the final solution!
Newspoll is suggesting that the Julia Gillard Labor Government is heading for a thumping. It seems hopeless, and there is speculation that it may start […]
Comparing Government to a Family Budget
Consider the following scenario: A family of children are turning up to school hungry, and without books or pens. Teachers are concerned. The parents are […]
Fast Food, Slow Cooking and the Future of the Media
For much of the twentieth century, society was concerned with doing things faster. Fast food outlets, microwave ovens to heat things quickly, instant meals. More […]
Gina Rinehart hasn’t actually said the poor should be sterilised
“Gina Rinehart, a mining magnate worth an estimated £19 billion, has advised those jealous of the wealthy to “spend less time drinking or smoking and […]
I’m not a racist, but I know when “those people” have a right to be offended!
Andrew Bolt: “Collingwood was being thrashed and when the bearded Goodes took another possession in front of her, she shouted “ape”. This is very rude. […]
Mr Abbott Stark Raving Naked in Collins Street!
Peter Costello, May 24th 2013: “Unless Tony Abbot gets caught stark raving naked in Collins Street, I think it’s over and even then he might […]
Savings, savings, savings
“Human beings cannot comprehend very large or very small numbers. It would be useful for us to acknowledge that fact.” Daniel Kahneman, Nobel prize-winning psychologist. Numbers have […]