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What does a human life cost – and is it ethical to price it? Jenny Kleeman asked a hitman, philanthropists and a life insurer

What is your life worth, in dollar terms? The answers may surprise you. The asking price for murder, for example, is disconcertingly low. The...

02.12.2024 3

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Hugh Breakey

The government has withdrawn its misinformation bill. A philosopher explains why regulating speech is an ethical minefield

Misinformation and disinformation are major concerns worldwide. The federal government’s misinformation bill aimed to respond to the threats posed...

25.11.2024 10

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Hugh Breakey

‘Bloodbath’, ‘bullseye’, ‘America’s Hitler’: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and incendiary?

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, there were calls from both sides of US politics, as well as...

25.07.2024 1

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Hugh Breakey