Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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New Earth-sized planet discovered in habitable zone
The prospect of finding a planet that supports life and is similar to our own has always been high on scientists’ to-do-lists. For years, astronomers have identified potential habitable planets, only to discover that they’re either too hard to study due to their distance from Earth, or that they don’t meet initial expectations. That is, until now.…
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Australian Netflix lagging behind the USA
Netflix Australia has officially banned VPN and now we are stuck with the limited selection of TV and movies that our local version has to offer. Now it may become even worse for Netflix addicted Aussies as Josh Korn, the Global Public Policy Manager says they are struggling to approve more shows by the Australian Government’s…
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Why UFC might have the best marketing in the business?
You might be wondering why your Facebook timeline, Twitter feed and Snapchat stories were filled with clips of men and women fighting relentlessly over the weekend. Over the past decade, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) representation of mixed martial arts (MMA), has gained mainstream popularity, with fighters such as Ronda Rousey, Anderson Silva and Conor…
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How to make your commute time the most productive time of your day
Sydney siders love to drive, we spend over 2 years of our life, not getting paid, stuck in traffic, commuting to work. And as a result we are stuck. Stuck for hours in traffic shuffling between radio stations, stuck people watching on buses hanging on for dear life and stuck on trains over hearing conversations between people who don’t…
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How to survive your first day at a new job
So, you nailed the interview and scored yourself a job. You feel relieved and excited, but then you remember you’ve still got a long way to go. You remember what it’s like to start a new job, meet new people and even establish where the best lunch spots are located. It can be scary, but it’s also…
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Your pizza could soon be delivered by a robot
In a bid to encourage online ordering, Dominos looks set to begin using automated robots to deliver their customer’s pizzas. Over the next 6 months the prototype will be trialled across restaurants in each capital city, before being released across the chains network at a later date. The Dominos Robotic Unit (DRU) arises as a solution to…
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Volkswagen under even more strife
Following last years diesel emission scandal, Volkswagen Group could be facing a $1.56AU billion fine over the Diesel Gates crisis. The lawsuit is being dealt with by the legal team from VW and the Department of Justice in the United States. The European producer has violated the Clean Air Act, alleging that the 4.0 cylinder Volkswagen…
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Census 2016: Hacked
After the Census debacle on Tuesday night, this morning the ABS has claimed that the census website was hacked and subjected to four malicious attacks, probably from overseas.
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Census night disaster
With census night tonight, officials are hoping Australians will fill out the forms accurately and in full. There have been concerns from the public about privacy and security risks that are worrying individuals. One source of concern is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics as they are planning on holding names and addresses for 4 years.…
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80c coffee from Coles
In Coles’ latest attempt to win customers hearts, they are experimenting with new convenience stores branded as “Big Yum at Little Coles.” There are currently three stores running in Melbourne that offer a range of snacks at affordable prices. They sell coffee for just 80c a cup which undercuts the popular $1 offering available at 7-Eleven stores. The…
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