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Feb 10, 2025 • 11min

Will 'arrogance' be the downfall of our major parties?

If you've tuned out of Aussie politics, you’re not alone. Apathy is high, especially among young people, and there’s a genuine concern that elected representatives don't actually represent us. But are things about to change?
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Feb 3, 2025 • 11min

Would you start your family with sperm you got via Facebook?

Getting pregnant through a fertility clinic can be difficult and wildly expensive. That’s why thousands of Australians are using Facebook groups to solicit sperm from strangers. But not all donors have pure intentions.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 10min

When did all our clothes become plastic?

Australia buys more clothes per person than any other country, and most is made of plastic. So, when did synthetic fibres take over fashion? And why does it matter?
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Jan 20, 2025 • 10min

Would you fall in love with an AI chatbot?

Millions of people are turning to AI chatbots for friendship, fun banter and even romance. But these digital companions come with a dangerous catch.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 0sec

Why the zeitgeist is Mormon obsessed + a Quick announcement

Mormons seem to be everywhere right now—on our TVs and social media feeds. So, why is the zeitgeist currently obsessing over The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its followers?And if you’re Quick Smart obsessed, make sure to listen until the end for an announcement about the show.
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Jan 1, 2025 • 0sec

How to boost your creativity while you sleep

When you fall asleep do you dream of falling Tetris pieces? There’s a name for this – the Tetris Effect. Scientists have been investigating its use in boosting creativity and productivity and brands are trying to figure out how to monetise it. So just how malleable does playing video games make our minds? And is it possible for companies to use this research to hijack our dreams? Guest: Shelby Traynor for All In The Mind
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Dec 25, 2024 • 0sec

Demure, skibidi, brat: why teenage girls are behind your future vocabulary

Linguists have discovered that teenage girls play a significant role in shaping our future vocabulary.But how do 16-year-old girls end up being the arbiters of what we will and won't say? 
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Dec 18, 2024 • 0sec

Is our love for pets killing the planet?

Our relationship with pets has dramatically shifted over the decades. Historically, we domesticated and bred pets for utility, such as catching rats and protection. Now, we breed them to be as cute as possible and consider them part of the family unit. 
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Dec 4, 2024 • 16min

Does Australia have a problem with class?

Australians generally like to think we're a classless society and that if you have a go, you get a go. This could be one of the reasons why most Australians think they're middle class, but the figures say otherwise. So, how did we get here, and is our perception of class shifting?
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Nov 27, 2024 • 0sec

What not to do on jury duty

You often hear about "mistrials" or cases being "thrown out of court," but how do these situations actually occur? In an age of constant information overload, how can a juror keep their mind clear and unbiased? And what are the consequences when jurors can't resist the temptation to engage with outside sources?

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