Page 340 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:27:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Why business backs the humanities https://www.openforum.com.au/why-business-backs-the-humanities/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:36:30 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28502 Understanding the humanities, social sciences and human communication holds the key to a viable future, and increasing the price of such degrees could hit our business competitiveness.

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Saving our cities from the return of the car https://www.openforum.com.au/saving-our-cities-from-the-return-of-the-car/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:36:24 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28509 The best way to minimise congestion as the economy recovers is to improve commuters’ public transport options, rather than trying to price congestion away, and allow it to operate more effectively while still offering room for on-board social distancing.

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What price the arts? https://www.openforum.com.au/what-price-the-arts/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 23:57:00 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28495 Government proposals to increase the cost of arts and humanities degrees to encourage more students to study STEM and vocational subjects have not found favour with University arts departments.

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Taking off the red-tinted glasses https://www.openforum.com.au/taking-off-the-red-tinted-glasses/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 23:56:51 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28492 The advocates of closer economic relations with China have dominated the debate for years, but China's ever more outrageous behaviour is forcing even its most blinkered apologists to come to grips with reality.

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6 ways to bring back the Australian economy https://www.openforum.com.au/6-ways-to-bring-back-the-australian-economy/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 23:56:41 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28489 The government faces a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rebuild and reshape Australia's economy for the better as the nation recovers from the COVID-19 lockdown.

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What’s good, computer? https://www.openforum.com.au/whats-good-computer/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:37:48 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28434 Imagine a time in the not-too-distant future when the majority of your media is both selected and generated for you personally by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 

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Burn-in: a novel of the real robotic revolution https://www.openforum.com.au/burn-in-a-novel-of-the-real-robotic-revolution/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:37:41 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28423 If you'd enjoy a thoughtful exploration of the complex implications oft technology in national security, this book will be well worth your time.

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A new partnership could revitalise our universities https://www.openforum.com.au/a-new-partnership-could-revitalise-our-universities/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:37:34 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28442 The time is right for a new discussion between the government and universities on the future of the sector to re-establish the centrality of our universities for Australia’s wellbeing, prosperity and security.

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The branch-stacking scandal: How the fourth estate safeguards Australian democracy https://www.openforum.com.au/the-branch-stacking-scandal-how-the-fourth-estate-safeguards-australian-democracy/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:37:41 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28470 Traditional media outlets have suffered as a result of COVID-19, but the recent revelations of corruption within the Victorian Labor Party by investigative journalists underlines once again the vital role they play in protecting our democracy.

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How can business leaders accelerate digital transformation? https://www.openforum.com.au/how-can-business-leaders-accelerate-digital-transformation/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:37:35 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28408 A UNSW organisational change expert says there are several vital considerations business leaders must be clear on before they embark on a journey of digital transformation.

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Time for a new union accord? https://www.openforum.com.au/time-for-a-new-union-accord/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:37:27 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28475 Can the PM take a leaf from Bill Kelty’s book on industrial relations reform and bring the trade union movement together through social solidarity?

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US primacy will survive COVID and Donald Trump https://www.openforum.com.au/us-primacy-will-survive-covid-and-donald-trump/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:08:02 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=28460 Despite its current troubles, the US is still the most powerful nation in the world and retains the military strength to defend its interests globally. Until that changes, America’s ‘Suez moment’ will still be a long way away.

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