Monthly Archives: May 2010

Ten statues in a room, staring upwards

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Ben

As part of the initial stages of our PhD research, all UWS post-graduate students are required to complete an online “postgraduate essentials” unit. It involves reading through a series of ‘modules’ explaining everything from how to use the Uni library … Continue reading →

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Fear and Loathing: The Death of the Australian Dream

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Ben

First, the national treasure that is social researcher and commentator, Hugh Mackay. On the ABC’s Compass in 2004: Hugh Mackay: Well I think we, particularly intelligent people are extremely impatient with unintelligent people. And assume that they’re doing silly things … Continue reading →

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Free as in ‘Pay What You Want’?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Ben

There’s a phenomenon that happens whenever someone tries a ‘pay what you want’ exercise online that’s always mystified me. People often get angry, express disappointment or even serious feelings of being ‘let down by the human race’ – all because … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Interviews

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Ben

So I should mention I was interviewed by Mark Johnson of the Game Taco podcast a couple weeks back, and it’s just now made its way to the world-wide-winterwebs. In the interview (my part starts about 1hr 7mins into the … Continue reading →

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