Techophilia – Are we in a toxic relationship with our personal technology? Marc Fennell chaired the Festival of Dangerous Ideas “Technophilia” session about this topic, discussing it with Silicon Valley author Martin Ford &... Read More
How to Access Webpages That Have Disappeared
The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is a service that allows people to visit archived versions of Web sites. This is especially useful for websites that have been shut down or if you want to see what a website looked several years ago. photo credit:... Read More
I See Dead People – Jobs Free Future
When I’m walking around I play a mental game trying to guess which people I see know that their profession could be replaced by machines within a few years. As Cole said in the movie Sixth Sense “I see dead people … They don’t know... Read More
Black Swan Risks to Australian Electricity Grid & Liquid Fuel Supply
What would happen if the Australian national electricity grid collapsed or a war broke out in the Asia-Pacific, blocking cargo ships carrying liquid fuel from reaching us? Australians people and businesses rely on electricity, water & liquid... Read More
Investigation: Why People Believe Diamonds Are Forever
As Valentine’s Day approaches it’s worth examining how diamonds became the most popular way for nervous men to propose to their hoped for life partner. Advertising campaigns would have you believe that they are rare and “a diamond is forever”.... Read More
Freelance Journalist Work for October November December 2013
This is a list of articles, photography and other media work I’ve done as a freelance photographer/journalist during October, November and December 2013. I intend to continue writing freelance articles and do more radio interviews in the future.... Read More
Is Our Education System Preparing Children For The Future?
It’s estimated that in the next 30 years more people will receive a formal education than in all of human history to date. But will our teaching methods allow us to compete on the world stage? Future careers will require a diverse range of... Read More
Digital Age: Eroded Personal Ownership Rights & Usage Freedoms
Issues related to copyright and intellectual property are pervading many aspects of our lives as industries shift from analog to digital. As the shift continues we should pause to consider what has already been lost during the transition and what could... Read More
Google Nexus 5 – Best Value Android Smartphone (Review)
Don’t be fooled by the unremarkable exterior of Googles new Nexus 5 phone as it combines the latest Android 4.4 Kitkat with high end hardware specifications, to give buyers exceptional value for money and raw speed. I’ve been testing... Read More
My Entrepreneur Freelance Advice for UWA Journalism Students
I’ve been a member of the media for about a decade now. Originally as an amateur blogger, then a professional blogger which segued 4 years ago into working in the mainstream media with my content/ideas appearing on Australian and International... Read More