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Can technology fix democracy?

October 26, 2016 Evan Predavec 0 Comments

Can we use technology to fix democracy? It’s an interesting thought to contemplate in today’s climate. The embarrassment that is

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New chair of Liberal enviro committee wants to kill renewables

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 Evan Predavec 0 Comments

The thing about labeling yourself a ‘climate sceptic’ is that you makes you believe that you are somehow putting your vague

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Senators should be drafted not elected

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016 Evan Predavec 1 Comment

So here’s the idea – senators should not be elected, they should be randomly drafted like juries. Thought I’d get that

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Politicians being silly sausages about science

October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 Evan Predavec 0 Comments

Australia’s Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce comments on the World Health Organisation report on processed meats causing cancer and says bacon should not be

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What are our chances of getting a Science Minister?

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 Evan Predavec 0 Comments

Malcolm Turnbull assumes the Prime Ministership with a weight of expectation, somewhat balanced by the realpolitik that he’s only become

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A Minister for Industry and Science – is that the answer?

February 4, 2015 Evan Predavec 0 Comments Minister for Industry and Science

So we now have a Science Minister, or at least a Minister for Industry and Science. That’s a significant step

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The Hard Sell lifts the lid on political advertising

September 8, 2014 Evan Predavec 0 Comments Dee Madigan, The Hard Sell

Political advertising is an arcane art shrouded in darkness and mystery. We’re all impacted by it, but few of us

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Judging student IT competitions

November 30, 2015March 17, 2016 Evan Predavec 0

Student competitions involving coding and technology are proliferating. They are a fine, fine thing and a great way to incentivise

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It’s a crime to be a woman on the Internet

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Technology and ethics: pretend someone is watching

June 15, 2012June 22, 2012 Evan Predavec 8
When maps lie, and why it matters
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When maps lie, and why it matters

May 23, 2012June 22, 2012 Evan Predavec 3
Why LEGO costs more in Australia
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Why LEGO costs more in Australia

May 21, 2012June 22, 2012 Evan Predavec 19
Teach kids to type, and they’ll have all the fish they want
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Teach kids to type, and they’ll have all the fish they want

May 2, 2012June 22, 2012 Evan Predavec 5

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