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Our Da Vinci: The hidden genius of Clive Palmer

Our Da Vinci: The hidden genius of Clive Palmer

by Mark Thompson | Jan 15, 2021 | Art, Featured, Society, The Big Smoke Arena

Today, Clive Palmer announced that his political aspirations were dead. But, if we gaze deeper at his abhorrent behaviour, the artist shines through.

In the age of information, ignorance is a choice

In the age of information, ignorance is a choice

by Mark Thompson | Jan 8, 2021 | My take on.., Residents

There’s an odd duality defining the information age, in that the more we have access to, the more ignorant we choose to be.

Tune in, drop out: Binge-watching is our trip that will never end

Tune in, drop out: Binge-watching is our trip that will never end

by Mark Thompson | Dec 26, 2020 | Featured, My take on.., Residents, The Big Smoke Arena

Speaking for the “binge-watch” generation, unlike previous social movements built around drug culture, our high will never end. Forever new, forever solitary.

The Northern Beaches couple who flouted the rules is who we are

The Northern Beaches couple who flouted the rules is who we are

by Mark Thompson | Dec 17, 2020 | Current Affairs, Featured, Residents

With a mystery couple bringing COVID back to NSW, it’s time we reflect on the shocking lack of responsibility we’ve shown from the outset.

Frisky business: Should relationships have exit interviews?

Frisky business: Should relationships have exit interviews?

by Mark Thompson | Nov 30, 2020 | Featured, Lifestyle, Loves and Lives

The sudden end of my relationship has left me confused. As I’m now romantically unemployed, I’m wondering what I need to change in order to keep my job in the future.

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