Why the term ‘climate change’ without a changing climate the world as we know it would not exist, why the misnomer now?
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    Because climate change is talked about hundreds of times a day and the meaning of the term and issues tat need to be talked about are at odds. It is simply incorrect use of the english language, in a similar way to the use of ‘cement’ when referring to ‘concrete’!

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    Bridget Nicholson
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    How do we limit our misuse of new technologies?
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    @kenbaumann
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    Why can’t we have a government that can budget properly and have a caring attitude to the needy at the same time?
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    Kevin Blyth
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    Why does being born in Australia leave some people feeling lucky, and others feeling entitled?
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    Because this is the area of the ‘refugee debate’ that I don’t understand – why some people feel that they have a birthright to safety, and those born in other countries don’t.

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    @becbakes
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    Can evidence ever overcome self-interested belief?
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    While most of us claim to be rational beings, so many disputes in our society are about self-interest. In that context, it seems evidence is only acepted where it serves those interests. Can we change that way of thinking, or is it just a necessary part of being human?

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    @damienhurrell
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    Why is Cameron Frye such an underappreciated character? He was the kid I related to most in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
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    This cult film is loved by so many, and yet there are many overlooked ideas in the movie. Did Cameron really make things better with his dad? What’s the deal with Ferris, anyway? He’s so sure of himself, and his parents love him and he can do whatever he wants, and he knows it! Cameron is the real MVP. Recognition is needed.

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    Alani Sharp
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    Why do we rabbit on and on about pollution but say and do nothing about ‘noise pollution’. If we can send people into space and bring them back again, how come we can’t manage to have silent lawn mowers and leaf blowers and electric drills and so on and so on ?
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    Because not only does all the noise drive me mad (I am currently living across the road from a new building site) but constant, irritating noise can affect peoples health. e.g. leaf blowers make we want to commit murder and that would be very unhealthy for at least two of us!

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    Elaine
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    Should the government spend more money on benefiting the poor or on promoting social development?
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    My country has been developing fast these years, but there remains a big gap between rich and poor. I think this gap is one of the reasons of social unrest, which is closely related to everyone.

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    Wanqing Xu
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    Do we ever really learn from our mistakes?
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    ranij
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    In 50 years time, which 1 Actor and 1 Actress will we say defined the 2010s?
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    I spend a lot of time thinking about this tbh.

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    @AndersFurze
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    Is it possible to reconcile capitalism and the conservation of the environment? If so, how? If not, how do we proceed from here?
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    Lisa Mills
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    What does it take to change one’s opinion?
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    My politics, formed in late high school, which views the world through a feminist, social justice and environmentalist lens has barely changed since I was 17 years old. Having children has made my feminism a bit more nuanced, thoughtful and even gentle in some ways, but otherwise I am unchanged. What does it take to change your opinion? And is change only possible with generational change, like we have seen with the huge support for marriage equality?

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    @girl_sleuth
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    Why can’t women have crushes, and is ‘eye and ear candy’ ok?
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    Because I feel like society frowns upon women having crushes and tends to smear it with sleaze.

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    Amelia O'Dubhain
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