Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Building approvals and home values falling at a record pace, with more to come
Australian building approvals fell for a third straight month at the end of 2022, with Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data revealing the number of houses and apartments planned in November were almost half the record achieved in March 2021 at the height of the pandemic. The data release coincides with the latest Corelogic research…
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The story of an old pool on “unusable” Mosman land that was transformed into Australia’s most spectacular home.
A controversial Mosman home, 15 years in the making, has defied all odds to win a prestigious international property award. Its proud owners, Robert and Leonie Klaric, invited Anna Usher around for a private tour of their very own utopia. It’s one of those perfect Sydney mornings, when I step barefoot, onto the golden sands…
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David Jones returns to Australian ownership in $250m deal
After eight years in the hands of South Africa’s Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) which purchased the then-listed company in 2014 for $2.1 billion, iconic department store retailer David Jones is set to return to Australian ownership. Sydney-based Anchorage Capital Partners, which has previously achieved turnarounds with brands such as Burger King NZ and Golden Circle,…
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What is ChatGPT And How Can You Use It?
OpenAI introduced a long-form question-answering AI called ChatGPT that answers complex questions conversationally. It’s a revolutionary technology because it’s trained to learn what humans mean when they ask a question. Many users are awed at its ability to provide human-quality responses, inspiring the feeling that it may eventually have the power to disrupt how humans…
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Winners in the 19th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Announced
14 November 2022 – Fairfax, VA USA: Shining a spotlight on women executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations run by women, winners in the 2022 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business were announced on Friday, November 11. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition produced by the creators of the prestigious International Business Awards® and American…
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Casio to Release Flare Red Models for G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Kickoff
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of two new additions to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. In the runup to the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary in April 2023, Casio is looking to connect with each and every G-SHOCK fan through various activities, including releasing commemorative models and holding special events in various places…
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DREST x SCCI Promote Australian Fashion & Architecture Talent
Sydney’s Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI) lands at London’s Design Museum next week, exploring the ideas and creativity of leading figures at the cutting edge of Australian fashion and architecture. Over two weekend hubs, the SCCI Fashion and Architecture Programme will showcase over 40 of the best designers and thinkers in Australian fashion,…
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EARTHDAY.ORG to host the first ever Climate Education Hub at COP 27
As global pressure grows for immediate action on climate change, EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO) is organizing the Climate Education Hub, the first-of-its-kind multimedia pavilion, to urgently elevate ideas, solutions and actions to promote climate education and build the green economy. Debuting at COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt this November, the Climate Education Hub will bring together…
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The Ground-Breaking Natural Solution Targeting Menopause Symptoms
A GOLD Coast-based business owner is joining the fight to tackle the symptoms of menopause saying ‘generic’ treatments are a thing of the past. Nature’s Help founder Kirsty Strowger says her new range of evidenced based TGA-listed nutraceuticals will ‘revolutionise’ the way Australian women ward off menopause symptoms. “Menopause can be a daunting and confusing…
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Samsonite Collaborates with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat
The worlds of art and travel collide with the popular C-Lite collection. Samsonite is preparing to unveil a highly anticipated collaboration that fuses the popular C-Lite luggage series with the iconic, instantly recognizable artworks of beloved artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Speaking to both an elevated art crowd as well as Generation Z and millennial travellers with…
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