Posts Tagged ‘ Simon Hukin ’

Australia’s Arrogance of Ignorance

Australia’s Arrogance of Ignorance

There has been no quest in my life greater than that for knowledge. The drive to learn, to understand the worlds of man and nature, is a need – deep and visceral.

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Beating the Growth Obsession

Beating the Growth Obsession

By Simon Hukin: Every human age is characterised by a peculiar destructive obsession. From the religious charlatanism of the dark ages to the ascent of dictatorship in the early twentieth century, as a civilisation we have an enduring passion for self-harm. However, most of these preoccupations have been both largely self-evident and rebelled against....

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The Art of Happiness (Part Two)

The Art of Happiness (Part Two)

In the final installment of his series, Simon Hukin bemoans the lack of focus on true culture - the Arts in Australia.

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The Art of Happiness (Part One)

The Art of Happiness (Part One)

In this first of a two-part series, Simon Hukin examines how sport is leaching vital funding from the Arts.

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Internet Filter: An Open Letter to Sen. Conroy

Internet Filter: An Open Letter to Sen. Conroy

Simon Hukin, General Secretary of the W.A. Secondary Students' Association and General Manager, Quantum Butterfly Studios has penned the above open letter to Senator Conroy listing his concerns about the recently-announced mandatory Internet filter.

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CPRS: A Taxing Question (Part Two)

CPRS: A Taxing Question (Part Two)

In the second of a three-part series, Simon Hukin analyses Australia's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), compares it with the European model and outlines the influence of the business lobby in shaping a carbon reduction scheme.

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Leaky Logic: Taking the Boat out of Boat People

Leaky Logic: Taking the Boat out of Boat People

Well, that's the apology to the stolen generations over and done with, we now return you to your normal viewing; re-runs of the Howard Years.

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