Micro-betting snares more vulnerable Australians

The increasing popularity of ‘micro-betting’ poses a threat to the integrity of major sports as well as the wallets of Australia’s increasing numbers of online gamblers.

Why do we love to hate vegans?

More and more people are adopting plant-based diets in Australia and other western nations but it appears that resentment towards vegans and vegetarians is also on the rise. A little more compassion and understanding on both sides might be in order.

The capitalist chains of creativity

Has capitalism co-opted our creative juices to merely perpetuate itself? Oli Mould’s new book ‘Against Creativity’ suggests that modern conceptions of creativity are limiting our ability to conceive alternatives.

What came before #MeToo? The ‘himpathy’ that shaped misogyny

Unless #MeToo successfully expands beyond professional women by reaching out to empower pink- and blue-collar women who suffer in silence under male supervisors, it will leave its mark but will not have done its most significant work. 

Disgusting or delicious? The case for rethinking our food

Somewhere between the rotten shark and the raw bull penis, psychologist Samuel West wants you to think about your food choices – or, more precisely, what you won’t eat and why.

Money doesn’t talk, it swears

At a time when spoiled billionaires seem to get anything they want, Banksy’s act of vengeance can appear deeply satisfying, but there is more going on here than a simple loathing of the rich and powerful.

Australia’s changing relationship with alcohol

New research from La Trobe University has revealed that 30 per cent of Australians recently reduced the quantity of their alcohol consumption and a further 29 per cent reduced the frequency of their drinking, while six per cent kicked the habit for good.

Why has Halloween caught on with young adults?

Young adults’ embrace of Halloween could have something to do with the fact that adulthood itself has changed. Traditional markers of adulthood have become less clear and less attainable and young people are defining their identities in new ways.

We can do better than win at all costs

The ‘withering’ findings in the review of Cricket Australia’s culture and governance in the wake of the Test team’s ball tampering scandal have implications for all Australian sports.

Clean house clean mind – Unlocking the mental benefits of an organised home

How does an untidy house affect us though? Is the age-old phrase “tidy home, tidy mind” one to live by? The thing is, a clean and organised home can actually lead to improved mental health and a better mindset.

I love you, man

Traditional masculinity is evolving – and young working-class men are leading the change both at home and in the workplace.

Divide and conquer: Understanding the role of sacred values

Our attachment to the values we hold sacred can divide us but developing a better understanding of their role may help break deadlocks in long-running disputes.