Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Coronavirus brings the publishing industry to a standstill
As the new Coronavirus spreads, it has sown fear and uncertainty amongst the publishing industry. With a number of important book fairs due to kick off over the next few weeks, publishers are pulling their teams out of the events due to fears over cross-infection, with a spokesperson for Simon & Schuster US citing…
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How Instagram is changing the book marketing game
Instagram has quickly become a crucial advertising platform for many industries, from beauty to lifestyle to films. While sponsored advertisements are common, what is particularly unique about advertising on Instagram is the use of ‘influencers’ who have a high level of trust and influence (hence the name) amongst their audience. When one thinks of…
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Pandemic panic as Coronavirus spreads through Italy
Europe has now reported its first cases of Coronavirus in Spain, Greece, Croatia, Austria, Norway, and Switzerland. They are all believed to have contracted the virus through contact with Italy. On Wednesday, Italy confirmed 400 cases of the virus, with a total of 12 deaths. The virus is believed to have spread from an…
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Social/Political Commentator Bettina Arndt’s Order of Australia under review after heinous remarks in Clarke case
In a move that, in all honesty, should have already been made, controversial writer and social/political commentator Bettina Arndt’s recently bestowed Order of Australia medal will come under review after her abhorrent remarks in the wake of the murders of Queensland mother Hannah Clarke and her three children. No stranger to having her misogynistic and…
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Nestle Purina PetCare recalls STAR WARS cat collars
Nestlé Australia today announced the immediate recall of the PURINA cat collars with STAR WARS designs due to the possibility of injury to cats. The collars are being recalled because the cat may catch its claws on the edge of the collar, causing it to fray. This frayed collar may then cause injury to the…
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What’s trending in kitchens?
As the heart of the home, your kitchen plays a central role in everyday life. Whether you use this space as an entertainment area, hosting holiday events or simply a place to hang with the family after a long day, the kitchen brings people together. If you’re considering a kitchen renovation and need some inspiration,…
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Qantas announces flight suspensions amidst Coronavirus pandemic
Amidst the global panic ensuing due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Australian global airline Qantas announced on Saturday plans to suspend all inbound and outbound flights to specific provinces in China. Via the Qantas newsroom, the airline shared a statement outlining that from February 9th, flight routes from Sydney – Beijing and Sydney –…
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In a bid to further distance the iconic company from it’s Fox foundations, Disney moves to alter the name of 20th Century Fox studios
Disney has moved to place it’s first stamp on it’s newly acquired studio, 20th Century Fox, after last year’s groundbreaking $71 billion buyout of the iconic Hollywood studio. In what is believed to be an attempt by the House of Mouse to distance the studio’s name and entertainment properties from a certain controversial news network,…
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The Tik Tok Takeover
If you haven’t heard of Tik Tok you’re either over the age of 50 or have been living under a rock, because it’s taken over social media across the globe. Vine meets Gen Z app TikTok has taken social media by storm, and what many people don’t know is that the app has already been…
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Amidst the devastation of Australia’s bushfires, comedian Celeste Barber emerges to rally help from around the world
Comedy queen and newly crowned face of the fundraising effort born out of the bushfire crisis, Celeste Barber, has reportedly raised more than $50 million for the state’s Rural Fire Service through her Facebook crowdfunding campaign to help battle the ongoing blazes ravaging up and down New South Wales. The public figure, famed for her…
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