We have lived in the same beautiful bushside neighbourhood for 18 years. We came here because it was inexpensive and close to a train station. But we stayed because of the people. Every day I’m reminded of how much goodness there is in the people around me. This is not just a misty-eyed sentiment, but […]
With plans to sleep rough in Airlie I was looking for a power outlet to charge my phone. I’d seen one outside the public toilet and was just checking it out when someone approached asking how I was doing and politely invited me to the beach for volleyball, kayaking and a free BBQ. Here was […]
The need to belong Belonging is not optional for humans. It is a deep need that shapes identity, safety, and meaning. David Samson argues in Our Tribal Future that it is an enduring instinct that can and should be stewarded rather than suppressed. His work explores how our social wiring evolved for small, cooperative groups […]
Recently, I’ve been reading Our Tribal Future by Mike Samson (2023), a thought-provoking exploration into the hidden costs of loneliness and the profound benefits of human connection. Together with my recent interview with Gregg Easterbrook, who emphasized the mental health benefits of stepping away from social media and the news that’s designed to upset us, […]
April at the Woolloongabba Repair Café Every year the average Australian household throws over 800kg of stuff into their council bins. But that’s only a fraction of the story. The production of our goods results in more than 5000kg of additional waste per household per year. Our country is one of the highest per-capita waste […]
