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People who spread deepfakes think their lies reveal a deeper truth

  • Written by: Mark Andrejevic, Professor, School of Media, Film, and Journalism, Monash University
People who spread deepfakes think their lies reveal a deeper truthDeepfakes make it harder for us to communicate truths to one another and reach consensus on what is real.Screenshot

The recent viral “deepfake” video of Mark Zuckerberg declaring, “whoever controls the data controls the world” was not a particularly convincing imitation of the Facebook CEO, but it was spectacularly...

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For women's sake, let's screen for depression as part of the new heart health checks

  • Written by: Adrienne O'Neil, Principal Research Fellow & Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow, Deakin University
For women's sake, let's screen for depression as part of the new heart health checksResearch suggests depression is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.From shutterstock.com

The latest government statistics, released last week, show that from 2001-2016, the rate of cardiac events (heart attacks or unstable angina) fell by more than half among Australian women.

That’s largely because of greater education about risk...

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Dan Tehan wants a 'model code' on free speech at universities – what is it and do unis need it?

  • Written by: Katharine Gelber, Professor of Politics and Public Policy, The University of Queensland
Dan Tehan wants a 'model code' on free speech at universities – what is it and do unis need it?An independent review found there was no freedom of speech crisis at universities, but it recommended a model code of conduct.from shutterstock.com

The federal education minister, Dan Tehan, has called on universities to implement a model code to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom on campus. He’s referring to the code drafted by a...

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the winding up of Australian Conservatives

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Michelle Grattan talks with University of Canberra Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Professor Leigh Sullivan, about the week in politics.

The discussion includes Cory Bernardi announcing that he will be winding up his party, the Australian Conservatives; how the government’s income tax cuts may play out; the reignition of...

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  7. South Australia is close to fully decriminalising sex work
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