“But many researchers operate as if it is their responsibility to demonstrate that video violence has a direct effect on the behaviour of young children, because that will help to explain why society is becoming more violent.” IfsChildrenHelpingYoungResponsibilityViolenceEffectsBecomingDirectViolentVideoBehaviourBecoming MoreResearchersYoung ChildrenDirect Effect Author:Hugh Mackay
“If I were asked about what to do about the level of insecurity and anxiety in contemporary Australian society, I wouldn't start with politics and I wouldn't say too much about terrorism. I'd suggest as a first step, that you invite the neighbours over for a drink this weekend. Today a drink, tomorrow a barbeque, pretty soon, a community.” IfsFirstsTodayCommunityLevelsStepsToo MuchTomorrowDrinkAnxietyTerrorismContemporaryInsecurityInvitesWeekendFirst StepsNeighbourAustralian Author:Hugh Mackay
“Actually, I can't imagine anything more tedious than a perfect person, especially if it was someone who also demanded perfection from me.” IfsPersonsI CanPerfectImaginePerfectionTediousPerfect Person Author:Hugh Mackay
“So, if falling crime rates coincide with the rise of violent video games and increasing violence on TV and at the cinema, should we conclude that media violence is causing the drop in crime rates?” IfsShouldFallGamesViolenceMediaCrimeTvsRateViolentVideoCinemaViolent CrimesCrime RatesMedia ViolenceViolent Video Games Author:Hugh Mackay
