Reading is a huge effort for many people, a bore for others, and, believe it or not, many people prefer watching TV. Hugh Mackay bearefforthuge Change image and share on social
Indeed, in the present climate of mistrust of institutions, many people who yearn for a more meaningful and fulfilling life would regard the church as an unlikely place to go for guidance. Hugh Mackay churchclimatefulfill Change image and share on social
The underlying message of the Lancet article is that if you want to understand aggressive behaviour in children, look to the social and emotional environment in which they are growing up, and the values they bring to the viewing experience. Hugh Mackay aggressivearticlebehaviour share on social
The question is, will we continue to fight what may be a rearguard action to defend universal literacy as a central goal of our education system, or are we bold enough to see what's actually happening to our culture? Hugh Mackay actionboldcentral share on social
Recounting their histories, people often sound like interested bystanders to their own lives. Hugh Mackay bystanderhistoryinterest Change image and share on social
Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational. Hugh Mackay complexirrationallife Change image and share on social
So, if falling crime rates coincide with the rise of violent video games and increasing violence on TV and at the cinema, should we conclude that media violence is causing the drop in crime rates? Hugh Mackay causecinemacoincide Change image and share on social
