Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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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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Toyota recalls nearly 100,000 Australian RAV4s
98,664 Toyota RAV4 mid-sized SUVs have been recalled today after an issue with the rear passenger seat belt mounting. The recall affects the third generation of the car and those built between August 2005 and November 2012. This issue is that if someone were to get in an accident, there’s a chance the seat belt may…
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Australia’s three strikes piracy code has been scrapped
Copyright content owners, who want to curtail illegal downloaders, have been pushing for an industry code that would would require Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to send warning notices to subscribers suspected of illegal downloading. According to a report today, this code has been scrapped because the costs were predicted to be too high. This code…
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