Day: 18 July 2014
6BAT. The work problem [discussed 5 October 2014]
For most ordinary people, their job is not something that they enjoy much. However, without formal work they lose focus, become dependent on welfare, and become socially stigmatized. It seems that increasing numbers of people will never be able to have secure employment. What is a practical, long term national solution to “the work problem”…
Read More5BAT. Is border control inevitable? [proposed by Thor]
Before the 19th Century few people travelled much, and nation states as we understand them hardly existed. Now borders are rigidly defined, tourism is common, but emigration is a strict privilege. What are viable alternatives, if any, to the present pattern?
Read More4BAT. Property and life choices [discussed August 24, 2014]
How does owning (or not owning) real estate, and mortgage debt, influence the behaviour of individuals in their wider lives? What are the consequences of these patterns for whole nations?
Read More3BAT. The purpose of education [discussed August 10, 2014]
Is education most commonly treated purely as an instrumental tool (e.g. to get a job), or as a path to self-development, or both? How can a balance between objectives be achieved in public education?
Read More2BAT. The right to information [proposed by Thor]
The Australian Federal Government is proposing a new law to expand the powers of national security agencies and increase penalties for disclosing protected information. Would this law be in Australia’s best interests?
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