Category: By the numbers
A companion to the signal. Data-driven posts that embrace the messiness, interrogating the patterns, anomalies and deeper questions behind the numbers.
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Beyond the red wave: Turning victory into change
The 2025 Federal Election is over, but the real work begins now. As a progressive voter, I’m hopefulbut not complacent. We must hold Labor accountable, push for inclusive policies, and defend our democracy from rising extremism. This moment calls for courage, cooperation, and community—not just celebration. Let’s stay switched on.
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80 flights, 1 joy flight and the ethics of travel
I’ve flown 80 times, covering nearly 6 laps of Earth. While I still wrestle with the carbon cost, I seek balance: choosing newer, fuel-efficient aircraft like the A350, offsetting emissions, and swapping flights for trains where I can. Travel changed me: now, I’m changing how I travel.
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2024: Year in music
After the unexpectedly sub-part Spotify Wrapped late last year, let’s break it all down using my Spotify listening data, collated by Last.fm (and some of my own data analysis). If 2024 had a soundtrack, mine would be one part Aussie pop heartbreak, one part indie bops, and a generous splash of nostalgia. I am an…