• 7, December, 2022

    Some of us understand more visually than by reading text. Some things are better represented visually. Read how parking signs can be better presented visually than by text.

    By Published On: 7, December, 20223.3 min read
  • referendums and plebescites

    6, September, 2022

    Are there ways for people to be more involved in government decisions? Referendums and plebiscites are one way. What is the difference between a referendum and a plebiscite?

    By Published On: 6, September, 20228.9 min read
  • 23, April, 2022

    What balance are we prepared to accept between taxation and overnment-provided social services?

    By Published On: 23, April, 20228.5 min read
  • 4, January, 2021

    Why does social progress take so long? Why do some people resist change that will give us a better life?

    By Published On: 4, January, 202110.3 min read
  • Social structures

    16, October, 2020

    WEIRD. It stands for Western – Educated – Industrialised – Rich – Democratic. Are we all a bit weird? How do other societies operate, and is it OK to be weird?

    By Published On: 16, October, 20208.6 min read
  • Religious rivalry

    24, October, 2017

    Take a thought experiment and think about what the world would be like if there were no countries and no borders.

    By Published On: 24, October, 20178.3 min read
  • Solar power on poles

    28, June, 2017

    Creative thinking and politics conjure up images of rorting and dodgy accounting. However, innovative thinking should be applied to some of the problems governments face to find alternative solutions.

    By Published On: 28, June, 20176.6 min read
  • Management through measurement

    26, February, 2017

    If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. Should we apply this to government regulation?

    By Published On: 26, February, 20176.2 min read
  • Australian philosophy

    17, August, 2014

    Is there an Australian philosophy for life or have we lost it. Our philosophy will determine how the country grows and evolves.

    By Published On: 17, August, 20144.2 min read
  • Rich man with bags of money

    17, May, 2014

    Making sense of tax changes.

    By Published On: 17, May, 20144.6 min read