Why Everyone Should Study PhilosophyThe first time I studied philosophy, my outlook on life was completely transformed. If people truly understood the life-changing impact of philosophy, then perhaps they would also appreciate the benefits of mandatory studies of the discipline...
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The impact of social distancing on my social anxietyI have suffered from anxiety, in particular social anxiety, for a long time. Personally, I find all kinds of social interaction triggering, and even more so in large group settings. That makes lectures, tutorials, group assignments and part-time work especially difficult. But to be perfectly honest, it kind of makes everything difficult. And so, in some ways, social distancing has been a real blessing...
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. As students attending Universities in Australia, we recognise that institutions we attend are on the sovereign land of these people, and we recognise our complicity in the ongoing colonisation of Indigenous land. As journalists, we acknowledge our privilege and seek to use our platform to champion indigenous voices and experiences.