Universal literacy was a 20th-century goal. Before then, reading and writing were skills largely confined to a small, highly educated class of professional people. Hugh Mackay 20thcenturyclass 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
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
I'm in total sympathy with Dick Smith's sentiments; I only wish there were grounds for saying we Australians would never tolerate such appalling treatment of refugees being carried out in our name. Hugh Mackay appallaustraliancarry Change image and 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
