Steve Davis
LEAKED: Brenton Bock’s next ‘big idea’ for Adelaide
I caught the story last week that Brenton Bock, a local advertising executive, had floated a new ‘big idea’ for Adelaide: a giant maze with restaurant in the south parklands. I wouldn’t mind wandering through the maze, especially if its…
Hypocrisy thy name is modern journalism
My wife calls it getting on your ‘high moral horse’ and I call it hypocrisy. Whenever somebody poses in a holier-than-thou manner while at the same time remaining embroiled in dark, dirty practices, I think we are right to call…
If you live in Adelaide, take a deep breath and listen up NOW
I predicted the conversations as soon as I knew the Adelaide. Breathe. ad was being launched on the weekend. People would watch the ad and the audience would be split. Those for it would say bravo, how wonderful, how edgy.…
The unbearable truth about death: Life goes on
This short reflection has emerged in the wake of a few deaths in my family and social circles this week. The litany of loss The night before last I lost my last grandparent as she died peacefully in her sleep…
Online Insights on FIVEaa Sunday September 01 2013
An exciting month this month. In our segment, we’ll discuss food preservation tips I’d never thought of before, the postive impact that microfinance offers, and a new concept of balanced coverage of issues on the internet. But I also announced…
Online Insights on FIVEaa Sunday August 04 2013
This month on Online Insights we hope to surprise you with a whole new type of second hand smoke, decode the hidden messages of President Barack Obama and get an insight into insomnia (and how to cure it). Cure insomnia…
Online Insights on FIVEaa Sunday July 07 2013
On FIVEaa Adelaide this month we will deal with age old physics questions one minute at a time, cook up a winter storm and learn how to share photos privately! Minute physics If you ever have questions about the natural…
Online Insights on FIVEaa Sunday June 02 2013
This month on Online Insights we ask RUOK, pick up some more kids activities ahead of the mid year break, and rediscover how the internet can help you find new ways to earn a living. Making money can be child’s…
Why I’m proud to be a Skeptic
Three things this week confirmed to me that skepticism is a noble, genuine, honest and helpful worldview to live by. The events were: An admission of flawed thinking The welcoming of someone holding a contrarian position The baseless claims of…
Online Insights on FIVEaa Sunday May 05 2013
This month we tackle the deception of our eyes and brain (a dastardly duo), meet Adoorabears, celebrate No Diet Day, and dump a lot of data about stools. The blue and green illusion ANZAC Day was an intriguing day for…