T January 27, 2020 The Dark Side of Nostalgia Nostalgia can be harmless fun. But there is another kind of nostalgia that can distort our view of the world – and it’s everywhere right now.
P May 28, 2019 Polarisation Isn’t Just a Cultural Problem. It’s a Psychology Problem Polarisation – it’s a common term for our current political climate, and we keep debating what’s causing it. I think we’re asking the wrong question.
Y May 13, 2019 You Asked, “R U OK?” And I Said, “No.” Now What? Asking “R U OK?” has become a shorthand for asking others about their health. But if you ask, are you prepared for if the answer is “No”?
A March 4, 2019 An Open Letter To Men Who Don’t Know What To Do With #MeToo #MeToo has accomplished many things, but it’s struggled to get men to engage with it. Here’s why – and why it matters that they do.
A November 19, 2018 Australia’s Mental Healthcare System Is Struggling – And So Are We Today, more Australians are medicated, depressed and anxious than ever. It’s time for the mental healthcare system to reflect the times we’re in.
H November 6, 2018 How 24-Hour News Makes Us Lose Our Empathy In our age of 24-hour news, we’re constantly bombarded by stories of horror. But are we becoming numb to the headlines – and does it matter if we do?
W September 24, 2018 Why Listening Is So Hard (And So Important) Our age of digital distraction and polarisation are making us worse at listening than ever. Here’s why that matters, and what to do about it.
H May 5, 2018 How The Internet Is Killing Your Creativity My digital distraction may be making it harder for me to write creatively. Here’s a three step survival guide to being a writer in the internet age.
