It seems inevitable that the magic of the written word will fade. Hugh Mackay fadeinevitablemagic Change image and share on social
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
Although we love the idea of choice - our culture almost worships it - we seek refuge in the familiar and the comfortable. Hugh Mackay choicecomfortableculture Change image and share on social
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
Recounting their histories, people often sound like interested bystanders to their own lives. Hugh Mackay bystanderhistoryinterest Change image and share on social
