Lust and power: Foucaultβs The History of Sexuality at 50
Modern societies, argues Michel Foucault, think and talk about sex far more than their forbears ever did. But this has not been liberating.
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Huge genetic study finds strong links between DNA and personality traits
A study of more than 1 million people found genetic influences on the Big Five traits that shape our personality.
Read full article βThousands of Australians received infected blood, over decades. Now theyβll have their say
Thousands of Australians unwittingly contracted HIV and hepatitis C before donated blood was routinely tested. Could a new Senate inquiry mean fairer compensation?
Read full article βWhy Pacific Island states should seek collective security for the region
With growing rivalry between great powers in the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Forum is a chance to seek collective protection for the regionβs small nations.
Read full article βVictoria plans to get prisoners to help maintain roads. How common is prison work in Australia and what are the issues?
At best, prison work programs increase the chances of successful reintegration after release. At worst, they can be exploitative.
Read full article βAustraliaβs economy grows by 2.1%, but peopleβs living standards arenβt keeping pace
The growth figures for June beat expectations β helped in part by record EV sales. But on a per-person basis, the economy is not doing…
Read full article βDespite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild
Villagers are picking up the pieces after a catastrophic flash flood ripped through the region.
Read full article βWhy Israel and Turkey are trading insults and jockeying for power in neighbouring Syria
Both sides say they do not want war. But both have soldiers in Syria, raising the risk of miscalculation.
Read full article βA landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5Β°C climate target. What happens now?
Itβs no longer possible to hold climate change to 1.5. But itβs not game over β itβs game on.
Read full article βRaygun turned her Olympic flop into a media career. Now Netflix is helping with the rewrite
Netflixβs new documentary Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly tries to show the human behind the memes β but lacks thorough interrogation.
▶️ Watch →Resisting climate desecration means rebuking βsocial cohesionβ
Division and polarisation are not, in and of themselves, problems. In the face of an unprecedented crisis, with no obvious solution in sight, the demand…
Read full article βThe Snoop: ABC dodges AI cost queries, political ad money pours into Meta, and more
Plus: Would you watch a Netflix documentary produced in just four weeks? The post The Snoop: ABC dodges AI cost queries, political ad money pours…
Read full article βLive in Victoria? Have strong opinions? Become a Crikey Egghead as part of our state election coverage
The Victorian state election is looming, and we want your insights to guide our reporting. The post Live in Victoria? Have strong opinions? Become a…
Read full article βGoogleβs AI overviews reinforce some conspiracy theories β new research
A new study shows stronger guardrails on search engines are needed to prevent the spread and legitimisation of conspiratorial beliefs.
Read full article βPauline Hanson now thinks βwords have consequencesβ. Sheβs in court arguing the opposite
The One Nation leader seems unconcerned that language could ever incite violence, unless it's aimed at her. The post Pauline Hanson now thinks βwords have…
Read full article βCan Anthropic really out-bubble Musk and land a US$2 trillion valuation?
SpaceX broke all records with a $1.77 trillion valuation upon entering the public market. Supposedly "woke" AI company Anthropic is looking to set a record…
Read full article βLaborβs privacy reforms are the boldest weβve had in years. But thereβs a hole to plug
Shifting the emphasis from individuals upholding privacy standards to harmful and invasive business practices is the right move. But an existing carve-out undermines it. The…
Read full article βForecast cloudy for GDP figures
Economic forecasts have been revised up and down as the Reserve Bank of Australia awaits the latest GDP figures. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese is very keen…
Read full article βDespite years of rain, Blue Mountains forests still havenβt recovered from the Black Summer megafires
Heavy rains after the Black Summer megafires drove rapid regrowth of plants. But these signs of recovery can hide the true story.
Read full article β5 programs that show what ABC Indigenous made possible β and what we could lose if itβs axed
The ABC wants to dismantle the department behind some of its best television β and the best Australian television ever.
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