Asked by:Why aren’t commercial television stations producing scripted comedies?
Asked by:How mature is Australia as a nation?
This question is important because it reflects on the debates, thoughts and conversations that occur across Australian society, which influences public opinion and government policy. It is particularly important when we consider ideas about social progress and human advancement.
Asked by:Is theology ever more important than democracy?
Asked by:Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the scariest monster of them all?
Asked by:What will our houses look like in 50 years?
Will we continue the trend of McMansions or develop the increasing interest in tiny houses? Will we stay in small family units or revert to multi-generational households as Baby Boomers age and younger generations stay at home longer? In what ways will sustainability and energy-efficiency play a part?
Asked by:Who’s keeping track?
When I “bags” the last Tim Tam who/what is keeping track? When I “pinch and punch for the first of the month” and then declare “full locks, no return” who/what is watching on? When I go to the toilet during the third quarter who/what is making sure Richmond gets a goal? When I pray for world peace is anyone listening?
Asked by:Is it true that men get more conservative, but women get more progressive, as they get older?
Asked by:Why should I even bother studying hard and going to university when the public don’t respect my field & there are no job opportunities?
Society places great importance on good grades for a good future, but the reality after university looks bleak for so many students – especially Bachelor of Arts students. Even those graduating from top universities struggle to find work in their field. Why has university undergraduate degrees become obsolete? Why is my cohort filled with bitterness and disappointment at the end of their studies, rather than hope for the future?
Should librarians & archivists be at the front line fighting for intellectual freedom?
As mass surveillance by companies and government increases, digital privacy becomes more and more important. Information professionals have many skills that can contribute to educating and informing citizens about the importance of intellectual freedom.
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