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Philosophers have studied ‘counterfactuals’ for decades. Will they help us unlock the mysteries of AI?

January 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sam Baron, Associate Professor, Philosophy of Science, Australian Catholic University Counterfactuals are claims about what would happen, were something to occur in a different way. For instance, we can ask what the world would be like had the internet never been developed. Shutterstock Artificial intelligence is increasingly ... <a title="Philosophers have studied ‘counterfactuals’ for decades. Will they help us unlock the mysteries of AI?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/27/philosophers-have-studied-counterfactuals-for-decades-will-they-help-us-unlock-the-mysteries-of-ai-196392/" aria-label="Read more about Philosophers have studied ‘counterfactuals’ for decades. Will they help us unlock the mysteries of AI?">Read more</a>

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This election year, NZ voters should beware of reading too much into the political polls

January 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Grant Duncan, Associate Professor, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University Getty Images With a new prime minister sworn in and a cabinet reshuffle imminent, it’s no exaggeration to say the election year has begun with a bang. Already the punditry and speculation are ramping up, ... <a title="This election year, NZ voters should beware of reading too much into the political polls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/27/this-election-year-nz-voters-should-beware-of-reading-too-much-into-the-political-polls-198508/" aria-label="Read more about This election year, NZ voters should beware of reading too much into the political polls">Read more</a>

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Voluntary assisted dying will be available to more Australians this year. Here’s what to expect in 2023

January 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lindy Willmott, Professor of Law, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology Shutterstock By the end of 2023, eligible people in all Australian states will be able to apply for voluntary assisted dying as the final three states’ laws will ... <a title="Voluntary assisted dying will be available to more Australians this year. Here’s what to expect in 2023" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/27/voluntary-assisted-dying-will-be-available-to-more-australians-this-year-heres-what-to-expect-in-2023-196209/" aria-label="Read more about Voluntary assisted dying will be available to more Australians this year. Here’s what to expect in 2023">Read more</a>

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Australian teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs but their sense of professional belonging is strong

January 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kelly-Ann Allen, Associate Professor, School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University Shutterstock Teachers around Australia are preparing to head back to the classroom for 2023. But amid excitement about a new school year, there are ongoing concerns about teacher shortages and headlines saying ... <a title="Australian teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs but their sense of professional belonging is strong" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/27/australian-teachers-are-dissatisfied-with-their-jobs-but-their-sense-of-professional-belonging-is-strong-196223/" aria-label="Read more about Australian teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs but their sense of professional belonging is strong">Read more</a>

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Molly Meldrum at 80: how the ‘artfully incoherent’ presenter changed Australian music – and Australian music journalism

January 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liz Giuffre, Senior Lecturer in Communication, University of Technology Sydney Ian Alexander “Molly” Meldrum is 80 on January 29 2023. The Australian music industry would not be where it is today without his work as a talent scout, DJ, record producer, journalist, broadcaster and professional fan. His ... <a title="Molly Meldrum at 80: how the ‘artfully incoherent’ presenter changed Australian music – and Australian music journalism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/27/molly-meldrum-at-80-how-the-artfully-incoherent-presenter-changed-australian-music-and-australian-music-journalism-196793/" aria-label="Read more about Molly Meldrum at 80: how the ‘artfully incoherent’ presenter changed Australian music – and Australian music journalism">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Response to Alice Springs crisis poses early Indigenous affairs test for Albanese

January 26, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese did the right thing in dashing off to Alice Springs this week in response to the publicity about that city’s crime crisis. But in doing so, he set up a test for himself. That test will ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Response to Alice Springs crisis poses early Indigenous affairs test for Albanese" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/grattan-on-friday-response-to-alice-springs-crisis-poses-early-indigenous-affairs-test-for-albanese-198590/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Response to Alice Springs crisis poses early Indigenous affairs test for Albanese">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

January 26, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Items of interest and importance today RĀTANA, CO-GOVERNANCE, THREE WATERS Chris Trotter (Daily Blog): After Ratana Thomas Manch (Stuff): Could Three Waters be on the chopping block? Here’s what Prime ... <a title="Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/newsletter-january-26-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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These 5 spectacular impact craters on Earth highlight our planet’s wild history

January 26, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Brand, Senior Beamline Scientist – Powder Diffraction, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Image of Gosses Bluff taken from the ISS. NASA I think all craters are cool, I’m just going to start with that. I am very biased. Impact craters occur on every planetary body ... <a title="These 5 spectacular impact craters on Earth highlight our planet’s wild history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/these-5-spectacular-impact-craters-on-earth-highlight-our-planets-wild-history-197618/" aria-label="Read more about These 5 spectacular impact craters on Earth highlight our planet’s wild history">Read more</a>

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‘Change the date’ debates about January 26 distract from the truth telling Australia needs to do

January 26, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies and Director of The Centre for Global Indigenous Futures, Macquarie University “Australia Day”, January 26, brings an annual debate of whether celebrations should continue or be moved to a different date. This clash of views means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ... <a title="‘Change the date’ debates about January 26 distract from the truth telling Australia needs to do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/change-the-date-debates-about-january-26-distract-from-the-truth-telling-australia-needs-to-do-197046/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Change the date’ debates about January 26 distract from the truth telling Australia needs to do">Read more</a>

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Australia Day hasn’t always been on January 26, but it has always been an issue

January 26, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin T. Jones, Senior Lecturer in History, CQUniversity Australia January 26 is a date that sparks mixed emotions in Australia. For some, it’s a day to celebrate all the good things about living in Australia. For others, it’s a painful reminder of the beginning of British colonisation ... <a title="Australia Day hasn’t always been on January 26, but it has always been an issue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/australia-day-hasnt-always-been-on-january-26-but-it-has-always-been-an-issue-198389/" aria-label="Read more about Australia Day hasn’t always been on January 26, but it has always been an issue">Read more</a>

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Got gastro? Here’s why eating bananas helps but drinking flat lemonade might not

January 26, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Ho, Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University Unsplash, CC BY Doctors are reportedly concerned about a spike in the number of kids with gastroenteritis – when tummy infections can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, abdominal pain, headache and muscle aches. Rotavirus is a ... <a title="Got gastro? Here’s why eating bananas helps but drinking flat lemonade might not" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/got-gastro-heres-why-eating-bananas-helps-but-drinking-flat-lemonade-might-not-198293/" aria-label="Read more about Got gastro? Here’s why eating bananas helps but drinking flat lemonade might not">Read more</a>

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Why do cats and dogs get the zoomies?

January 26, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susan Hazel, Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide Shutterstock Does your cat or dog suddenly get a burst of energy and perform athletic feats around the house that would make even a gold medallist jealous? Welcome to the world of zoomies. Zoomies ... <a title="Why do cats and dogs get the zoomies?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/why-do-cats-and-dogs-get-the-zoomies-197790/" aria-label="Read more about Why do cats and dogs get the zoomies?">Read more</a>