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Why do we need free speech?
History & The Arts

Why do we need free speech?

...become paralysed by the proliferation of false speech – of lies, untruths and conspiracy theories? Let’s look at one historical attempt that made the case for free speech and democracy in a time of mass fear and superstition. Spinoza In the Dutch Republic, then an unusually liberal society, the philosopher Baruch Spinoza was worried that the religious authorities were...
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Telephone bereavement support: does it work?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Telephone bereavement support: does it work?

...Becoming increasingly time and income poor is a common experience for those whose partner has died. However, accessing support via phone provides options for fitting support around other aspects of life. What we don’t know Whilst there’s quite a body of research around the effectiveness of telephone support, there is very little written specifically about telephone...
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The Curious Geography of Weetabix: A Cereal Tale for Our Times
Society, Politics & Law

The Curious Geography of Weetabix: A Cereal Tale for Our Times

...become the company’s ‘local’ roots. In 1936, the company changed the product name to ‘Weetabix’ to distinguish it from its antipodean counterpart, and likewise changed the company name to Weetabix Limited. Past and present geography So, for Weetabix Ltd, its prized ‘localness’ today is not all that it would seem. It would be a mistake, though, instead to...
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Do whales commit suicide?
Nature & Environment

Do whales commit suicide?

...become confused, or get injured or injure themselves trying to flee. Like human divers who surface too quickly, some even get the bends (decompression sickness). There are also long-term trends, which are linked to tougher environmental conditions. Perhaps food stocks are low, temperatures are unusually high or low, or pollutants enter the water. Any of these factors...
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How Do Batteries Work?
Science, Maths & Technology

How Do Batteries Work?

...becomes positively charged and the other end negatively charged. The difference in charge causes electrons to move through the wire towards the positive terminal of the battery, where they are removed from the wire. At the same time, the negative terminal supplies more electrons to the wire, so the charges don’t continually build up at the battery terminals. In other...
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Do people need Peeple?
Digital & Computing

Do people need Peeple?

...become a repository of unwarranted criticism and personal attacks (after all, Yelp itself has been abused this way): Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. http://t.co/sQIvkkeqrZ pic.twitter.com/Sj6i4e6Gs7 — Heather Champ (@hchamp) October 1, 2015 Given the prevailing business model for online services however,...
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Trouble in paradise: The Dutch golden age
History & The Arts

Trouble in paradise: The Dutch golden age

...become roiled by costly and disastrous wars with England and a growing public backlash against its liberal, republican rulers and their values. Into the fray came a remarkable book – and a remarkable author – which aimed to defuse the situation and protect the fragile republic. The Theological-Political Treatise [Anonymous portrait of Spinoza, c. 1665] Anonymous...
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The vulnerability of refugees and asylum seekers to modern slavery
Society, Politics & Law

The vulnerability of refugees and asylum seekers to modern slavery

...become vulnerable to exploitation and modern slavery, including: Even if they find themselves in ‘safe’ countries, refugees and asylum seekers often lack legal status and access to formal employment. This legal limbo forces many into informal labour markets where protections are minimal and exploitation is rampant. They often find themselves in economic desperation...
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