Normalising conspiracy theories: videogames, violence and the far-Right
A number of popular video games are putting stories of paranoia, anxiety, political fringes and complex conspiracies of power into the mainstream.
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When ‘What if?’ becomes reality: New Deakin research group shines light on the fantastique
Beginning as a prominent genre within French literature, ‘the fantastique’ is a category of literature and cinema that has often defied clear definition.
COVID-19 and Climate Change — literature may pave the way for collective thinking
An explorative link could help us understand the role of stories in shaping selfhoods, place, and positive futures. It also might be helpful for climate change responses.
Looking for families ‘like ours’: finding queer folk in children’s literature
For LGBTIQA+ families, adequate representation in children’s books is hard to come by.
Restrictive diets can do more harm than good
A healthy diet is one that is diverse, not extreme.
Earth: one giant superorganism?
There’s no doubt that Earth is full of life, but could our planet be seen as one functioning organism?
What’s in store for creative industries post-pandemic?
The arts have comforted us in these difficult times – but the future of creative industries remains uncertain.
Eating our way to better mental health
It’s not just our physical health that can benefit from a healthy diet
The Media’s role in distress
In our age of interconnectedness, access to the media is woven into our daily lives. Within hours, news can diffuse throughout the community and across the world.
COVID-19, Fake News and Fact Checking Take Off
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has a competitor, and that is fake news.