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Much of social media influencing is about getting people to consume more. However, ethical influencers are using their online presence to advocate for sustainable lifestyles.
For the last 40 years or so, successive federal governments have focused on developing the international education sector. The Albanese government is now signalling a new approach.
Los algoritmos influyen a cada paso en nuestra vida moderna. Su origen se remonta a hace más de 1 200 años, a un matemático musulmán que desempeñó un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de la informática tal y como la conocemos.
In Splinters, Leslie Jamison confronts the expectations placed on women, especially mothers – including the dangers of making art, and being more successful at it than the man in their life.
Nossas vidas modernas são influenciadas por algoritmos em todas as etapas. Podemos rastrear essa influência há mais de 1.200 anos - até um matemático muçulmano.
Policymakers will have to think carefully about pricing, taxation and providing discounts for buying in bulk. Else legalisation may not deliver a substantial tax windfall after all.
The pursuit of ‘vanity height’ in skyscrapers is driven by aesthetic appeal and the status of being ‘the tallest’. Redefining how we measure building heights can help cut the environmental cost.
A declining population can have big implications for society down the track. To make parenting easier, governments need to take a more nuanced approach.
A Senate report identifies problems associated with political lobbying, but fails to make meaningful recommendations. Instead, it suggests a further review.
Honorary (Senior Fellow) School of Culture and Communication University of Melbourne. Editor in Chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne