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Some collected observations on the Middle East crisis.

Chris Lloyd
July 1, 2025
I posted something similar on Facebook a few days back, and thought I might get some useful feedback here. Iran is criticised for violating their...
The Magical Mystery of The Beatles
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The Magical Mystery of The Beatles

Antonios Sarhanis
June 8, 2025June 8, 2025
Ian Leslie has released what looks to be a fascinating book about the Beatles and more specifically the relationship between Lennon and McCartney. I thought...
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Collective governance or tyranny? A chat about our own Magna Carta moment

Nicholas Gruen
May 30, 2025
I try to replicate my more substantial posts on Substack here, but forgot this from a few weeks ago. So I'm now making amends. When...
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The marshmallow at the end of the universe

Nicholas Gruen
May 24, 2025June 6, 2025
Psychology Professor Michael Inzlicht has a confession to make. He’s been peddling shoddy wares – his words. And he's feeling quite bad about the whole...
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What ails millennials?

Nicholas Gruen
May 17, 2025
I came upon this explanation for millennials’ lack of a work ethic. I don’t want this to seem censorious of millennials. In fact I have...
Immigration cuts and housing prices: what research says (and media should report)
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Immigration cuts and housing prices: what research says (and media should report)

David Walker
April 21, 2025April 30, 2025
Most credible researchers believe immigration affects house prices. The questions are: how much, and at what cost? Peter Dutton's Opposition has promised to cut Australian...
How to raise first-home prices: Supercharge demand, and pretend you didn’t
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How to raise first-home prices: Supercharge demand, and pretend you didn’t

David Walker
April 13, 2025April 16, 2025
Advice for homebuyers and citizens: home-deductibility and housing guarantee schemes both deserve your derisive laughter, whoever backs them. Introductory note: Things move fast in the...

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