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Populism's problems can be fixed by getting the public better-informed. And that's actually possible

  • Written by: Ron Levy, Associate professor, Australian National University

Many commentators have been alarmed at the electoral wins of ultra conservative leaders around the world, as well as policy decisions such as Brexit made by a popular referendum. They see these as signs of a rising populism.

In its benign forms, populism can simply mean ordinary citizens’ desire to see their interests and preferences better...

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Fast serves don't make sense – unless you factor in physics and 'cheating'

  • Written by: Anthony Blazevich, Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University
Fast serves don't make sense – unless you factor in physics and 'cheating'To serve at your best, you have to throw your racket in a way that projects the ball at a high speed – but add some spin. It’s simple physics.from www.shutterstock.com

The serve is arguably the most important component of the modern tennis game – and the faster, the better.

But when broken down to very simplistic scientific...

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Graduate employment is up, but finding a job can still take a while

  • Written by: Andrew Norton, Higher Education Program Director, Grattan Institute
Graduate employment is up, but finding a job can still take a whileFull-time employment is up, the gender gap has widened, and employers are generally satisfied with the quality of Australian graduates.Photo by Caleb Woods on Unsplash, CC BY

Four years on from the worst new graduate employment outcomes ever, the 2018 statistics released today show cause for optimism. Although full-time employment rates remain well...

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The art of distraction: Sebastian Smee's Quarterly Essay

  • Written by: Stephanie Trigg, Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor of English Literature, University of Melbourne
The art of distraction: Sebastian Smee's Quarterly EssayIn his Quarterly Essay, Smee laments the erosion of 'inner life' thanks to digital technology. Shutterstock

Review: Quarterly Essay, Net Loss, by Sebastian Smee


Guilty as charged. Yes, I spend too much time on social media. Yes, I have become more easily distracted. Yes, I have given up too much personal information to various apps and websites over...

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