Roadblocks When I was growing up in 1970s Melbourne, you could still see these. Look closely. Can you see the roadway in the middle made of wooden…
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Inverse relationships If you have children, I’m sure you know that feeling when an insight they share makes you almost burst with delight. Well, I had…
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The last bit of friction This is the front door of my office, in Fitzroy in Melbourne. It’s about 1km from the city centre, where I often go for lunch…
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February 2023

Here comes the 19th century Why is it so hard to shake off antiquated systems? Why for example, do so many information systems still, like the qwerty…
Is your middle missing? You might have heard of the gap commonly referred to as the "missing middle" in mental health treatment. It refers to people who…
A vision born from necessity The Austin Seven turns 100 this year and was created by a visionary industrialist and a junior engineer in the privacy of…
It’s a pleasure to be back with you for another year of 5MSM. Thanks for all your messages over my summer break - I’m so glad you’re enjoying these…

January 2023

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Summer Edition #5
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December 2022

Summer Edition #3
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