I had been scrolling through Michael Mann’s Twitter account, until Friday when I discovered I was blocked. Blocked even though I was yet to retweet or comment on anything to do with the defamation trial that he has brought against Mark Steyn and … [Read more...] about Men at War – Mark Steyn Must Win (Part 1)
Freedom of Speech
Incitement Charges Dropped Against Zoe Buhler from Ballarat
Melbourne was once a vibrant city full of culture and freedoms. Then suddenly it became a dystopian nightmare. There was an 8pm curfew. Visiting friends or family during the one hour each day citizens were allowed to leave their home was … [Read more...] about Incitement Charges Dropped Against Zoe Buhler from Ballarat
The Idea of Academic Freedom, Explained by Stone and Forrest*
Does the principle of academic freedom protect Australian academics who engage in pointed public criticism of their academic colleagues, and university governance? A case in the High Court this week provides a rare opportunity to consider academic … [Read more...] about The Idea of Academic Freedom, Explained by Stone and Forrest*
Roaring in Defiance, with Helen Reddy, Craig Kelly and Zoe Buhler
Originally from Melbourne, musician Helen Reddy wrote such an inspiring song about women ‘in numbers too big to ignore’ back in 1971. That was when my mother was telling me ‘It’s a man’s world', while at the same time providing me with every … [Read more...] about Roaring in Defiance, with Helen Reddy, Craig Kelly and Zoe Buhler
Speaking Out, for Zoe Lee
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak … [Read more...] about Speaking Out, for Zoe Lee
Peter Ridd versus Prestige, and Clown Fish Beyond that Mudflat
To be truly curious we must confess our ignorance. The person who knows everything would have no reason to question, no need to experiment. If they went in search of evidence, it could only be to confirm what they already knew to be true. Knowledge … [Read more...] about Peter Ridd versus Prestige, and Clown Fish Beyond that Mudflat
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
