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The Trends of 2024: What to Expect

Observing social change helps us to make informed predictions about the trends set to shape the year ahead.

Will you Help Emojis Rule The World?

There are words that will never be made into emojis, because they are too nuanced or complex, writes Dr Pete Court.

As a Christian, I Went Down the A.I. Rabbit Hole. Here are 12 Things I Discovered

I’ve dived down the AI rabbit hole, listening to podcasts, reading books, taking courses, and testing it. Here’s 12 things I’ve discovered.

Virtuous Consumerism: A Growing Consumer Trend

The rise of virtuous consumerism highlights a growing concern for the planet and the need for sustainable practices, writes Mark McCrindle.

Trust-Doom and ‘Intrapreneurs’: The Top Trends of 2023

By observing trends of the past, we can make predictions about the trends set to shape the future. Here’s what to expect in 2023…

ChatGPT, “AI-gerism” and the Ethics of it All

OpenAI recently released an AI chatbot called ChatGPT which can write poems, essays and even computer code and it’s got everyone talking.

Know How to Spot a Scam: Your Best Defence

Stop giving out your money and personal information to anyone, take your time to think it through first, the ACCC is appealing to Aussies.

Why We Love the Corn Kid So Much

Uncorrupted by the trials of life, yet to become cynical, this kid innocently expresses his love for something as simple as corn covered in butter.

Digital Leadership Summit – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane this July

No matter what sector or organisation you are part of, the key to a successful future is current and ongoing awareness and innovation.

Mission, Ministry and Maliciousness in the Metaverse

Stephen McAlpine shares his reflections on the kinds of experiences we can expect from mission and ministry in the ‘Metaverse’.

The ‘Slap’ – A Reflection on a Moment of Public Humiliation

After Will Smith’s infamous ‘slap’ incident at the Oscars, Stephen McAlpine reflects on his own humiliating moment, and the soul-searching that followed.

The Future of Shopping Centres in a Digital World

Retailers must ask themselves, ‘What is it about the experience of going into a store that is unique, and which people can’t get by shopping online?’.

The Fading Australian Dream of Home Ownership

An analysis of the largest cities in Australia shows a clear trend of both house and unit prices growing faster than incomes over the last four decades.

The Future of Housing In Australia

The type of homes people desire are changing and so is the composition of households. By 2041 we will have 13 million homes, up from 10 million in 2021.

How Secure is Your Home Internet?

Tech expert Geoff Quattromani said we leave ourselves vulnerable to being hacked if we haven’t updated our home internet router password.

World Population Day Sunday July 11 – a Glimpse Into the Future

At present there are more than 7.8 billion people in the world and by 2050, the world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion.

Hope for Healthcare in Nanotechnology

Advances in nanotechology hold great potential to empower our health, recreation and physical world to an unprecedented extent.

Australia’s Top Baby Names 2021

The trend to use shorter names, more variety for girls and popular culture influences are all playing a part. The data is in for Australia’s top baby names.