Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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You can now send emu, lamington and Uluru emojis
Well it’s a bloody good day for Aussies as from now you can communicate with Strine slang and icons. It’s called the Aussie Emoji Keyboard, and it features more than 40 Australian-related emojis including Golden Gay Time, Boomerang, cockatoo and word bubbles with slang like “goon on ya”, “g’day” “oi” and “defo”. The company behind…
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Global stocks enter a bear market
Australia has woken up to a bear market. On Thursday, the MSCI all-country world index closed down 20% from its recent high, putting the global share market into a bear market. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index broke through a key support level of 4800, eventually falling to 4706.7 — placing the index in a…
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New crowdfunding laws make it easier to raise capital for Australia startups
Looking for a leg up for your start up? Well a new legislation will make it easier (and more legal) for unlisted public companies to raise money through crowdfunding from mum and dad investors. The bill did face a lot of criticism from the opposition but it battled through and so now unlisted companies with…
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How to be your own best boss
You hear of people becoming their own bosses and reflecting that it’s the best thing they’ve ever done. But the fulfilment comes with gruelling work and constant flexing of the discipline muscle. It can also be a huge self-learning process. Whether you’re just stepping into the role, or you’ve been your own boss for years, here…
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Twitter is at a standstill
You might not be able to tell, but Twitter is not having a good time. Twitter’s earnings report for the fourth quarter have revealed that the companies Monthly Active Users (MAUs) have dropped from 307 million MAUs to 305 million — symptoms of a really bad cold. The report also shows that Twitter’s active user base has flatlined,…
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Importing cars from overseas in 2018
The Australian car industry is set to flip upside down in 2018 after an announcement from Minister of Major Projects, Paul Fletcher. Not only will local car manufacturing be put to an end but also consumers will now be able to import a car or motorbike from overseas. Some conditions apply as the vehicle must…
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Hidden Galaxies Discovered Behind the Milky Way
Recent findings presented within the Astronomical Journal have revealed that hundreds of galaxies have been discovered behind the Milky Way. The discovery has provided astronomers with fresh information about a longstanding gravitational anomaly that they had previously been unable to explain. This anomaly, known as ‘The Great Attractor’ has been the cause of confusion and ambiguity…
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5 Tips to be happier at work
A job that you love waking up for every morning is the dream. However, the power to be happy at work is actually in your hands regardless of the job. Here are five simple tips to be happier in your workplace: 1. Wake up on the right side of the bed Literally is a start…
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Medical Cannabis Laws to be Introduced in Australia
The Federal Government is today introducing legislation that will legalise the cultivation and use of cannabis for medicinal or scientific purposes within a national framework. The formation and implementation of a national cannabis cultivation scheme will change the way that patients with terminal, chronic or painful illnesses access medicinal cannabis and manage pain. Previous to…
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Google realises they shouldn’t have removed ad blockers
Things got a bit awkward at Google over a single app and here’s why: Jan 29 – Adblock Fast becomes available to download on the Play Store which like its title says, is a very fast ad-blocking app. Feb 2 – It hit Google’s top spot for free, new productivity apps and is then removed by…
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