‘The psychological fuel of capitalism’: Why we are obsessed with performance and success We live in a society obsessed with performance. For both young and old, competitions, awards and rankings are an inescapable feature of life.
Your time starts now: How to put an algorithm to the test The role of algorithms in our lives is growing rapidly, from online search results and social feeds to helping doctors determine cancer risk.
Are consumers broke? Current disposable incomes lower than during GFC The release of the 17th Household, Income and Labour Dynamics Survey (HILDA) shows people were right to feel they were 'going backwards'.
A $23 trillion opportunity: Why Australia must embrace the AI revolution Artificial intelligence is now completely reorganising the global economy — but Australia has been relatively late in addressing the challenges of AI.
Next step, bionic brains: Researchers create an electronic chip that makes ‘memories’ The electronic chip uses light to create and modify memories, moving us closer towards AI that can replicate the human brain’s sophistication.
Why voluntary super contributions would increase women’s dependence on men Andrew Bragg's proposal to make super contributions voluntary for people earning less than $50,000 a year would be a backward step for women.
The new banking code looks impressive, but what does it mean for small businesses? On July 1, the banking industry got yet another code of conduct, and although it is voluntary, all of the retail banks have signed up.
Worse than wrinkles: FaceApp’s fine print gives it the right to use your photos as it sees fit — and you can’t do anything about it FaceApp’s terms of use give its Russian parent company, Wireless Lab, a very broad, global and lifelong licence to use the images.
Ditch the trust exercises: How to break down barriers and bridge communication gaps Well-designed team-building should target and strengthen relationships that are weak and disrupting communication networks.
Up to $3.6 billion in ‘loyalty taxes’: Long-standing customers are literally paying the price A 'loyalty tax' occurs when discounts are offered to new customers, while longer-term customers pay more due to increased premiums during renewal.
Whistle while you work: How background noise can improve performance Do you listen to music while working? Evidence shows that small amounts of noise can actually be beneficial for our senses.
Why Woolworths is making a $10 billion move out of liquor and pokies As much as Woolworths might have done to ensure these business divisions operate as responsibly as possible there is a stigma associated with their profits.
