Soupthink

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Welcome to my blog. I explore a wide range of different topics with various people. I hope you find something that catches your interest!

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Jul 12

Jul 12 What does heritage housing give to all of us?

Scott Lang

cities, culture, design, housing, history

Are heritage houses only of value to those who own them? Or do they play a broader role in our societies? And if they do, what happens to our neighbourhoods - and our culture - when we lose them?

Jan 2

Jan 2 The Melbourne Cup reflects Australian values we'd rather not examine

Scott Lang

culture, employment, fashion, history, sport, tourism

Behind all the glamour for the TV cameras, what do the Melbourne Cup and associated races actually reflect about modern Australian society?

Nov 13

Nov 13 Brazen Hussies should be a badge of honour for Australian cinema

Scott Lang

culture, government, history, relationships

Image sourced from Shutterstock on 13 November 2020. Titled “Young boxer woman” by Sergey Nivens.

Mar 14

Mar 14 The links between clothing and telling our own stories....

Scott Lang

fashion, history, relationships, culture, design

Our clothes send a message about how we see ourselves, and they have done for generations. In a visual world, do they send other signals about what sort of people we are - including the understanding that we send a message whether we do it proactively or not? In turn, does this understanding reflect other skill sets and knowledge?