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Rory McGuire
Rory McGuire is a retired Sydney journalist. The modern world is driving him to cynicism. Constructive, he hopes but he isn’t sure.
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Will AI become our servant or our master?
AI is already showing dangerous signs of delivering more harm than good. The motivations behind its creation show why. Continue reading »
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The man from Bethlehem and the dangers of hypocrisy
Last April a man from Bethlehem visited Australia. Like an earlier man born in Bethlehem he delivered some well directed words that did not always settle on welcoming ears. Continue reading »
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The speech the PM can use to wow his Glasgow audience
If Prime Minister Scott Morrison really wants to make an impression at COP26 in Glasgow, here is what he should say. Continue reading »
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Canberra; the entertainment capital
Canberra is, without a doubt, the entertainment capital of Australia. It has travelling picture shows, a lovely lake with a splendid waterspout, and a high court, architecturally modelled on a squash court, where people in period costume debate weighty matters although attendance is meagre as jokes are rare and usually accidental. Continue reading »
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Hacking humanities is a disaster
The decision last week to more than double the cost of humanities degrees, as announced by Dan Tehan, the Minister for Education, is a sign of the times and, as such, is appalling. Continue reading »
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RORY McGUIRE. The curious case of our energy myopia
The economics of our energy supply are being turned upside-down but, as the Federal Government’s acceptance of the recent King Review shows, our decision-makers seem unable to comprehend. Continue reading »
