Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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URGENT call from doctors and nurses worldwide to #stayhome
Doctors and nurses worldwide have put the call out to the general public on social media, urging them to do their part in fighting the current coronavirus pandemic. Images and videos asking the public to stay at home and self isolate have been circulating social media, including images with doctors holding up placards saying, “We…
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LVMH obtains good samaritan status, supplying free hand sanitiser in France.
French luxury brand giant LVMH, just announced it will move three of its perfume factories into hydroalcoholic gel production this week. In efforts to help France contain the spread of COVID-19, the production lines of Christian Dior, Guerlian, and Givenchy, will manufacture and distribute free hand sanitizer to French health authorities. Since the global spread…
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Sydney’s Top 5 Swiss Watch Stores
1. J Farren-Price As Australia’s original watch dealer, J Farren-Price have been trading in excellence since 1942. Leading with the world’s finest timepieces, J Farren-Price upholds Swiss legend with their impeccable, exclusive range. Offering both modern and classic styles, their handcrafted watches are simply transcendent. Enjoy their remarkable service, now, as official agents of the…
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You and your pooch can now ride in style with the launch of Uber Pet!
Ever looked outside your Uber’s window, praying to the carpool gods that your driver doesn’t try to start a conversation, hoping they decide to play something other than talk-back radio, and lament about the fur child you’ve left behind at home as you embark on a day out? Well my friends, you shall lament no…
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BMW just released all the fancy details of its new electric i4 Gran Coupe
Just yesterday, BMW came forth with all the juicy details for its new i4 Gran Coupe sedan. Since the release of the i3 in 2013, BMW has been working hard on its electric car technology, with the i4 as a massive step forward for BMW into the electromobility market. The plans for the i4 were…
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5 of The Best Kitchen Designers and Renovators in Sydney
Thinking of renovating the heart of the home, but not sure where to start? Kitchens are no longer just a place to cook and share meals. Nowadays, the kitchen is the centre of the home where a large amount of time is spent with family and friends. A renovated kitchen is an investment that will…
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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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