Civilisation: Impermanence, Political Systems and Ethical Governance of AI
The AI revolution demands new governance models to address its economic, social, and political impacts.
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April 21, 2025
Guardians of Free Thought: Institutions and the Defence of Liberty in a Mature Democracy
Institutions independent of government that provide perspective in times of crisis are crucial to democracy.
April 19, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Justice / Political theory / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity
Sports and Society: Reflections on Fairness and the Rule of Law
Fairness, be it in sport of society, underpins trust in authority and the rule of the game as well as the rule of law.
April 10, 2025
Babet’s Misaligned Christianity with its Hebrew Roots and Gospel Legacy
Ralph Babet expounds a Christian ideal without full consideration of the origins or tenets of his own faith.
April 9, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Racism
Unanimous 16-0 Jury Acquittal and Systemic Bias in the ACT
Questions must be asked of the ACT Government about the unanimous 16-0 acquittal of whistleblower Mark Mullins
April 7, 2025
Populism in the UK and Australia: A Comparative Analysis of Nigel Farage and Peter Dutton
Australia's Peter Dutton reflects much of populist political rhetoric and manoeuvring of the UK's Nigel Farage.
April 6, 2025
The Art of Fabrication: Oscar Wilde’s “The Decay of Lying” and the Perils of Alternative Narratives
"Alternative facts", splinters truth beyond repair, creating not a new truth or beauty, but a discordant competition of fictions.
April 1, 2025
Corporate responsibility / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / United Nations
The Equality of Human Life: A Philosophical and Practical Examination
Every human life holds equal value, regardless of individual differences and is pivotal in ethical and legal frameworks.
March 24, 2025
Accountability / Culture / Discrimination / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / International Law / United Nations
Israel’s Actions in Gaza Cannot Be Justified on Either Military or Moral Grounds
The invasion of Gaza cannot be justified on military or moral grounds and is affront to international law.
March 23, 2025
Without the Foot Soldiers, There Could Have Been No Holocaust
The horror of the Holocaust required many people to blindly accept propaganda and turn a blind to the evil perpetrated by the Nazis.
March 20, 2025
A Life of Duty, Identity, and Controversy: The Story of Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs
Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs serves as a model for the integration of identity in public service, where the future of the world are paramount.
March 16, 2025
Accountability / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Discrimination / Government / Rule of Law
How Cronyism Works: Power, Privilege, and the Burden of Cost
Cronyism rigs economic benefits in favour of an inner circle or elites, shifting the costs onto those less privileged.
March 14, 2025
Curating Reality: The Age-Old Political Game of Statistical Manipulation
Look past quoted numbers in order to highlight the true value of statistics, but beware, numbers can burn!
March 13, 2025
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Political theory / Refugees
Peter Dutton’s Bombast and the Caravan ‘Terrorist’ Plot
"He who shouts the loudest generally has the least to offer."
March 12, 2025
Accountability / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Law / Rule of Law
Corporate Crimes Against Humanity: Accountability in a Globalised World
Multi-national corporations are often responsible for the abuse of human rights, for which they must be held accountable.
March 11, 2025
Accountability / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Government / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law
The Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police: A Deep Dive into a Troubling Trend
Perceptions of the politicisation of the AFP have considerable weight stretching back to its origins and continuing to today.
March 10, 2025
Corruption: It Takes a Village (of Failures)
Corruption thrives when the inept and complicit fail to perform their duties, allowing the safeguards on transparency and accountability to fail.
March 9, 2025
When Religion Gets Hijacked: A Spiritual Perspective
The politicisation of religion defeats its true purpose, leaving a shell with that fails to deliver its promises.
March 8, 2025
The Value of Every Life: Unlocking Humanity’s True Potential
Every act of kindness, no matter how small, adds up to a ripple effect that can change the world.
March 4, 2025
Dutton versus Albanese: A Study in Media Bias
Australian media scrutinises Albanese in comparison to Dutton, who is given far more favourable press.
February 27, 2025