Salubrionicle: October 2018

Australian domestic airlines compared

https://www.choice.com.au/travel/on-holidays/airlines/articles/australian-domestic-airlines-compared

My super secret report done by consultants says the government is fabricating reports based on falsifications to...

My super secret report done by consultants says the government is fabricating reports based on falsifications to justify ideological political agenda.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/govt-says-secret-report-shows-contractors-answer-more-centrelink-calls-20181030-p50cu3.html

Consume and produce more fruits and vegetables as well as transition to diets higher in plant-based protein.

Consume and produce more fruits and vegetables as well as transition to diets higher in plant-based protein. Such a move will help protect habitats and help meet the Sustainable Development Goals
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0205683

Whelp. Corruption needs a mascot. Get the guy who alters reports because reality doesn't support his political view.

Whelp. Corruption needs a mascot. Get the guy who alters reports because reality doesn't support his political view.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-29/new-chairman-great-barrier-reef-marine-park-authority/10440878

This is really important information from a policy standpoint.

This is really important information from a policy standpoint. As an individual, it is very interesting if you're into nutrition.
https://theconversation.com/three-charts-on-how-and-what-australians-eat-hint-its-not-good-105646

“Five surveys of the peer-reviewed literature from 1991 to 2015 combine to 54,195 articles with an average consensus...

“Five surveys of the peer-reviewed literature from 1991 to 2015 combine to 54,195 articles with an average consensus of 99.94%”
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0270467617707079?journalCode=bsta&

Study: Exposure to nature improves well-being by expanding space perception and reducing impulsivity

https://www.psypost.org/2018/10/study-exposure-to-nature-improves-well-being-by-expanding-space-perception-and-reducing-impulsivity-52409

Fossil fuel 'special interests' putting Australian economy at risk, warns Stiglitz

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-24/stiglitz-warns-australia-economic-fallout-fossil-fuel-dependence/10424878

Sounds right. Not a perfect relationship of course, but if you don't doubt your position then you're probably wrong.

Sounds right. Not a perfect relationship of course, but if you don't doubt your position then you're probably wrong.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/10/older-people-are-worse-than-young-people-at-telling-fact-from-opinion/573739/

Corruptly guaranteeing profits.

Corruptly guaranteeing profits.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/24/coalition-could-indemnify-new-coal-projects-against-potential-carbon-price

Defence spending keeps spiralling as embarrassed government blocks data - Michael West

https://www.michaelwest.com.au/defence-spending-keeps-spiralling-as-embarrassed-government-blocks-data/

A cultural sensitivity tax.

A cultural sensitivity tax.
What’s a guess these are the same people who spew vitriol on foreigners in Australia.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/australian-tourists-risk-turning-japan-into-another-bali-20181019-p50aph.html

Not against gun ownership; but f’tards who respond online like this should NEVER be allowed to have a gun.

Not against gun ownership; but f’tards who respond online like this should NEVER be allowed to have a gun. They clearly have impulse control problems, poor judgement and are irrational.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-22/minister-sent-rape-threats-after-opposing-christmas-gun-ad/10403958

Sydney nuclear medicine lab 'should be replaced after failing modern safety standards'

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-22/lucas-heights-nuclear-medical-facility-review/10403532

Banking commission lessons likely to be short-lived, warns former ACCC boss

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-22/graeme-samuel-slams-asic-in-wake-of-banking-royal-commission/10403362

Billions wasted on a substandard NBN for Murdoch profit.

Billions wasted on a substandard NBN for Murdoch profit.
https://medium.com/@ants000/netflix-vs-foxtel-a-battle-for-australian-subscription-dollars-81faf5157fa4

Corruption.

Corruption.
Want to know why we have a huge budget deficit. Corrupt politicians giving away public money.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/22/coalition-suppressed-auditors-finding-that-13bn-thales-arms-deal-could-have-cost-half-with-us

The feeling is that certain governments do this all the time. This time they got caught. Big time.

The feeling is that certain governments do this all the time. This time they got caught. Big time.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/10/jamal-khashoggi-case-latest-updates-181010133542286.html

I think a huge part of the problem is that much of the party faithful are not game, or incapable of critical...

I think a huge part of the problem is that much of the party faithful are not game, or incapable of critical reflection. Using every mental trick to self-deceive into positions that simply don’t stand up to rational scrutiny. Any variation in thinking is met with bullying. Every dodgy position is pushed with a thin spin, that the faithful desperately cling to in the face of overwhelming counter evidence provided by reality.
The time is truly ripe for a rational Conservative party to wipe the floor clean of the stain that is the current LNP.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/20/the-wentworth-byelection-isnt-just-a-loss-for-the-liberals-its-a-disaster

Arctic Sea Ice: More than Just the Minimum

https://tamino.wordpress.com/2018/10/16/arctic-sea-ice-more-than-just-the-minimum/

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a murderer.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a murderer.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/19/crown-prince-mohammed-jamal-khashoggi-killing-mi6-sir-john-sawers

Idiot president

Idiot president
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/18/trump-greg-gianforte-assault-guardian-ben-jacobs

https://www.sciencealert.com/puerto-rico-forest-insect-biodiversity-loss-60-fold-terrifying-climate-change

A certain white supremacist slogan supporting party is getting desperate and dirty.

A certain white supremacist slogan supporting party is getting desperate and dirty.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-18/dave-sharma-wants-police-probe-into-wentworth-email-about-phelps/10390510

Yeah.

Yeah.
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/anti-abortion-protestors-surprisingly-not-too-interested-in-saving-dying-kids-on-nauru/

Brain pollution: Evidence builds that dirty air causes Alzheimer’s, dementia

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/01/brain-pollution-evidence-builds-dirty-air-causes-alzheimer-s-dementia

Republican lawmakers react to the IPCC report – ‘we have scientists’ too!

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2018/oct/17/republican-lawmakers-react-to-the-ipcc-report-we-have-scientists-too

Vulgar in government.

Vulgar in government.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/for-the-pacific-it-s-always-about-cash-environment-minister-in-diplomatic-incident-over-climate-change-20181017-p50a6b.html

Entitled. Against best advice. Corrupt.

Entitled. Against best advice. Corrupt.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/17/luxury-camp-allowed-in-tasmanian-world-heritage-area-despite-expert-advice

Bad things to come.

Bad things to come.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-17/central-australia-faunal-extinction-crisis-mammals-epbc/10355152

Well this is very bad.

Well this is very bad.
"long-term studies showing dramatic declines in invertebrate populations"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2018/10/15/hyperalarming-study-shows-massive-insect-loss/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.1711d84db5f5

Scott Morrison's Israel pitch to move embassy to Jerusalem is an insulting pander to Wentworth voters

https://www.theage.com.au/national/unprincipled-and-craven-morrison-s-israel-pitch-plumbs-new-depths-of-stupid-20181016-p509wr.html

Two really bright yobs from the LNP want things they hate to go away.

Two really bright yobs from the LNP want things they hate to go away.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/16/craig-kelly-says-coalition-must-kill-off-renewable-energy-subsidies

Coal is a dead end

Coal is a dead end
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/solar-power-cost-decrease-2018-5?r=US&IR=T

Freaking traffic.

Freaking traffic.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-15/traffic-congestion-australian-automobile-association-report/10376444

“Fixed mindsets” might be why we don’t understand statistics

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/10/fixed-mindsets-might-be-why-we-dont-understand-statistics/

Corruption

Corruption
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/more-stench-of-corruption-in-the-air-with-stuart-robert-and-his-mates-sunland,9592#.W8BjoNXUoG1.twitter

Political garbage pushed by naive folk on facebook is fuelling the toxic rise of right wing extreme notions.

Political garbage pushed by naive folk on facebook is fuelling the toxic rise of right wing extreme notions.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-14/the-new-nazis:-how-the-world-of-the-internet-is-a-threat/10370928

This is how the LNP has evolved into its current form?

This is how the LNP has evolved into its current form?
https://thewhiterosesociety.writeas.com/nsw-young-nationals-stacked-by-clifford-jennings-and-neo-nazis

An elusive molecule that sparks multiple sclerosis may have been found

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/10/elusive-molecule-sparks-multiple-sclerosis-may-have-been-found?utm_campaign=news_daily_2018-10-10&et_rid=346259804&et_cid=2421030

Telstra is failing to maintain the network and forcing NBN to do the job.

Telstra is failing to maintain the network and forcing NBN to do the job. Telstra is charging you and me a bundle for network maintenance and is NOT DOING IT.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nbn-co-says-fibre-to-the-curb-build-is-more-complex-that-it-hoped-513811

Huge reduction in meat-eating ‘essential’ to avoid climate breakdown | Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/10/huge-reduction-in-meat-eating-essential-to-avoid-climate-breakdown

Honest Government Ad | Government Corruption

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2ymjCqaAsY

When the government is out of touch with their supporters .

When the government is out of touch with their supporters ... who vote for them, not the founders - their totally ga-ga eyes for them.
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/why-farmers-are-forcing-climate-change-into-the/10357408

That’s what we’re doing!

That’s what we’re doing!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2018/10/08/bicycling-could-help-save-the-planet-says-ippc-climate-report/

Privacy Tools | Encryption against global mass surveillance

https://www.privacytools.io/

Wentworth byelection: John Hewson urges Liberal 'drubbing' over climate change | Australia news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/10/wentworth-byelection-john-hewson-urges-liberal-drubbing-over-climate-change

Idiots in charge.

Idiots in charge.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2018/10/09/morrison-emissions-lying-nonsense-explanation/

Landmark climate study thoroughly debunks one of deniers’ go-to talking points

https://thinkprogress.org/ipcc-debunks-climate-deniers-proves-humans-responsible-for-all-global-warming-since-1850-4cd7f95db415/

We all think we're great. We are all very likely wrong.

We all think we're great. We are all very likely wrong.
https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/overconfidence-bias

“My-side bias” makes it difficult for us to see the logic in arguments we disagree with

https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/10/09/my-side-bias-makes-it-difficult-for-us-to-see-the-logic-in-arguments-we-disagree-with/

Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price isn't a good person.

Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price isn't a good person.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-09/environment-minister-says-calls-to-end-coal-drawing-long-bow/10354604

Ruling against the interests of the public.

Ruling against the interests of the public.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-09/nsw-government-granted-special-exemptions-from-gambling-ad-laws/10352988

SkyNews monkeys get more airtime. Government trying to cover up emissions rise. Deliberate Obfuscation.

SkyNews monkeys get more airtime. Government trying to cover up emissions rise. Deliberate Obfuscation.
http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/climate-calamity1/10353132

A New DM's Guide to Miniatures: Sly Flourish

http://slyflourish.com/new_dms_guide_to_miniatures.html

Economists, the naturopaths of math.

Economists, the naturopaths of math.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45785222

The Monsanto Papers

http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/the-monsanto-papers/10352384

Corruption starts early in some parties

Corruption starts early in some parties
https://redflag.org.au/node/6563

Key climate report urges deep rapid change

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45775309

'Broken system': Emergency departments in 'crisis' as mental health patients left waiting

http://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2018-10-08/emergency-department-mental-health-crisis/10344852

Ah. He’s trash. Explains a lot.

Ah. He’s trash. Explains a lot.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-right-thing-for-sydney-berejiklian-defends-allowing-ads-on-opera-house-sails-20181007-p5087m.html

Businesses ripping off workers. Jail please.

Businesses ripping off workers. Jail please.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/melanie-says-she-earned-2-an-hour-and-every-step-she-took-was-tracked-on-an-app-20181006-p5085z.html

Hardening Security on Linux Server: 40 Tips - Hack Ware News

https://hackwarenews.com/hardening-security-on-linux-server-40-tips/

Hmmm. See why China bans ABC, they don’t like truth being reported ... like our current government

Hmmm. See why China bans ABC, they don’t like truth being reported ... like our current government
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-06/uighurs-in-australia-tell-their-stories/10342268

$1.3M Banksy Artwork “Self-Destructs” at Auction

https://hyperallergic.com/464419/1-3m-banksy-artwork-self-destructs-at-auction/

Here's a thing: “smarter people are less affected by implicit bias,” but this is wrong.

Here's a thing: “smarter people are less affected by implicit bias,” but this is wrong. Studies have shown repeatedly that intelligence does not protect from thinking biases. Intelligence is useful to overcome certain types of biases (mostly those that can be exposed with mathematical reasoning), but only once people are aware they are biased to begin with.

Being smart helps you beat biases, but does not make you any less biased to being with. If you refuse to change your position then you have a problem independent of your intelligence.

Prejudice, bigotry, racism. Think about what you're doing.

"Capilano denied its Allowrie brand wasn't pure"
A company that found impurities would be immediately concerned and act to investigate and address the issue. A company that is corruptly engaged in deceptive practices against the public would deny and attempt to distract by attacking the investigation. Screw you Capilano - fix this.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-03/almost-20-per-cent-australian-honey-found-not-pure/10327988

Morrison goes with: Just tell them anything.

Morrison goes with: Just tell them anything.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/scott-morrison-says-surprise-444-million-reef-grant-was-a-bid-to-balance-the-books-20181001-p5074a.html

Belligerent government demands ABC does better, of course it is meaning less critical of government.

Belligerent government demands ABC does better, of course it is meaning less critical of government. Clearly showing lack of ethical understanding practices is standard for the government.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/oct/01/scott-morrisons-abc-threat-sparks-push-to-guarantee-independence

There is always reasons against something. Is it reasonable enough?

There is always reasons against something. Is it reasonable enough?
https://stallman.org/facebook.html