Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Uber is delivering puppies in Australia today
We’ve seen it in the U.S and now we can get some puppy love for ourselves! UberPUPPIES has launched in Australia today and not only is this the cutest marketing strategy ever, research from Purina Pets has found that having pets in the office reduces stress and increases productivity. Uber have teamed up with the…
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Show love, anger or a wow reaction on Facebook with new reactions
The long-lived dilemma of being uncertain whether or not to ‘like’ a friend’s sad post has come to an end. Today Facebook has introduced reactions, which offers a range of options to express exactly how you feel without having to comment. Scrolling through one’s newsfeed has become a daily ritual for Facebook users to get updates from…
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Eero is the solution to your Wi-Fi problems
With multiple routers, Eero aims to eliminate Wi-Fi buffering and dead zones around the house. Wi-Fi has become a way of life and so has the typical frustration caused when the connection drops. Up until now, users have relied on a single hub to provide internet to the whole house. The idea behind Eero is…
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Bill passed to legalise medicinal marijuana in Australia
Today the Australian government passed a medical marijuana bill to allow the access of medicinal cannabis for people suffering from serious illness. Products such as cannabis oil can be used to treat nausea during chemotherapy and other treatments. Health Minister Sussan Ley said, “This is the missing piece in a patient’s treatment journey and will…
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5 Mistakes when starting a business
Let’s get things straight, there is no way in the world that starting a business is going to be easy. However to make your life a little easier, we’ve detected five common mistakes that you should definitely avoid. 1. Not having a plan You need to decide where you see yourself in the future and how you…
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GoCar first company to rival Uber in Australia
GoCatch will be the first company to rival Uber in Australia with the launch of GoCar which is the “country’s first locally-owned ride-sharing service”. On their website they describe GoCar as an, “Australian alternative that allows everyday Sydney-siders use their own vehicle to earn extra cash, and give passengers another way of getting from A to…
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6 managerial lessons we learned from Michael Scott
If you need something or someone urgently, emphasise it. Never doubt yourself and your decisions. Value your employees Be an inspiring leader… …And a firm one. Keep people on track.
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7 TED talks to improve the way you do business
Business is a world that is incredibly dynamic; constantly and unpredictably changing, so learning about it is an absolute must. Who better to learn from than seasoned experts, and where better to find those experts than at TED. Here are seven talks that are motivational, innovative and thought-provoking, and of course, are videos that will change the…
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Introverts can be great leaders, here’s why
Can an introvert be a leader? There is a common perception that leaders need to be confident and loud. However the super powers of a great leader can and are possessed by introverts. A poll conducted by USA Today found that 40% of leaders are introverted and amongst them are some of the world’s richest, Bill Gates…
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Samsung’s new Galaxy is what fans have wanted and more
Samsung has released it’s new Galaxy, proving the company is still a worthy competitor to the Apple iPhone. Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones on Sunday during its MWC event in Barcelona. While new features make up the phone, there are two key features that are returning after they were scrapped…
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