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Wild rides through Victoria
The comforting hum of my Suzuki V-Strom 1000 echoed as I departed from Fitzroy, Melbourne, embarking on a journey that promised adventure. Marysville, my first stop, greeted me with its quaint charm, a gentle prelude to the rugged terrain that awaited. Yet, even in this familiar setting, there was a palpable sense of change, a…
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The night falls in the evening lands, the Assange epic conference (review)
Today, I attended an excellent, uplifting and informative conference. The Night Falls in the Evening Lands, The Assange Epic conference, held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, focused on the plight of Julian Assange and issues related to human rights, freedom of the press, and international law. The main topics…
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5 politcal aspects of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significant political implications, which can be categorised into key aspects: 1: AI and Democracy: AI has the potential to reshape democratic processes. For instance, AI tools can generate political campaign contributions autonomously, and AI-generated opinions could influence political preferences. However, there are concerns about the impact of AI on democratic values,…
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Kangaroo highway: A journey through Australia’s Christmas landscape
A 10-day road trip through the heart of Australia’s landscapes to Kangaroo Island over Christmas was a transformative adventure. From the avian cacophony of Bimbi Park Campground to the seal colony on Kangaroo Island, the journey offered a glimpse of Australia’s vast, raw beauty. The road trip was not just a physical journey but also…
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Road trip to Kangaroo Island
The Christmas season in Australia is marked by scorching sun and long drives on roads that cut through hillbilly towns and sun-kissed vistas. This is a time to explore, recharge and experience the great nothingness that Australia offers in abundance. The Aussie Road trip is a sacred ritual that celebrates the spirit of exploration and…
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Kraftwerk’s Melbourne Show: A Sonic Sermon from the Prophets of Electronic Music
Last Friday, December 8th, I had the privilege of experiencing a transformative musical event in Melbourne’s heart. The Melbourne tennis centre, typically a hub for the conventional, morphed into a sanctuary of electronic music, its corridors teeming with ardent followers eagerly awaiting their revered masters: Kraftwerk. The atmosphere was electric. Kraftwerk, the electronic music trailblasers…
