@DrCameronMurray Hi Cameron. As someone that spent my career building the algos and biz models to “engage and monetise attention” I can give you a dozen reasons why social media is harmful. I am not saying a blanket ban is the solution.Comparing social media to terrestrial TV is way off the mark
The govt collects more money from HECS than it does from the PRRT.
Australians are missing out on revenue for public services while fossil fuel companies make record profits. We need to increase the PRRT #auspol@TheAusInstitute
The Amazon rainforest protects all of us - the planetary commons framework offers a new governance systems to protect it and other major Earth systems. We must collectively care and contribute to maintain the planetary commons.
https://t.co/9k68L3xAze
Coal, oil and gas companies – including @SantosLtd and @WoodsideEnergy – gave over $1.78 MILLION to Australia's political parties last year.
Surprising no-one, these donations occurred right as the government chose to approve new fossil fuel projects.
https://t.co/E1Q8csKOIR
📈 422.86 ppm #CO2 in the air for the planet in the 4th week of 2024 📈 Up from 419.64 one year ago📈 @NOAA Mauna Loa data: https://t.co/CkSjvjkBfQ 🌎 https://t.co/DpFGQoYEwb distribution links: https://t.co/idlRE62qB1 & https://t.co/NnwgaBoCCa 🌎
In Norway they tax the fossil fuel industry and kids go to university for free. In Australia we subsidise the fossil fuel industry and charge our kids to go to university. We raise more from HECS than petroleum resources rent tax. Richard Denniss #auspol#NPC
The global food system must change. Just like climate policy requires a focus across the entire value chain for emission reductions, the food industry must do the same. Important global policy report launch with PIK expertise next Monday in Berlin & online.
EY are doing work for the Federal Government on policy to reduce emissions at the same time as they’re doing work for the gas industry on how to have policy that increases emissions 🤔🤯https://t.co/K0OYSoTUvx
Make no mistake. This is “division” by design: the platforms want division. They want outrage. That’s the biz model that engages. this is WaterTok" Has Become The Most Controversial Food Trend Of 2023 @HumaneTech_ @TheAusInstitute https://t.co/J7SypS3Czc
"This is a big win for Santos and the fossil fuel industry, and really a huge loss for the rest of us and planet Earth."
Deputy Director Ebony Bennett discussing the recent court case between Santos and Tiwi Island elders over the Barossa gas project #auspol@ebony_bennett
@SophieScamps What is equally sinister is these for profit platforms taking in $$ amplifying civil discord, outrage and disinformation. Now super charged by generative Ai.