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Quick Smart is the show that feeds you big ideas in bite-sized pieces. Get up to speed on some of the biggest issues from psychology, money, health, history, pop culture, in just 10 minutes. Tegan Taylor guides you through!

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Does Australia have a problem with class?

Australians generally like to think we're a classless society and that if you have a go, you get a go. This could be one of the reasons why most Australians think they're middle class, but the figures say otherwise.

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 5:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

Duration: 15 minutes 30 seconds

What not to do on jury duty

You often hear about "mistrials" or cases being "thrown out of court," but how do these situations actually occur? In an age of constant information overload, how can a juror keep their mind clear and unbiased?

Published: 27 Nov 2024Wed 27 Nov 2024 at 5:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

How the DNA of 15 million people ended up for sale

23andMe launched in 2016 to widespread excitement from Silicon Valley evangelists. It promised a simple and fun way to explore our genetic makeup.

Published: 20 Nov 2024Wed 20 Nov 2024 at 5:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

How overtourism became a problem

This year’s European summer saw an unprecedented influx of tourists flocking to idyllic holiday destinations. Tourists faced longer lines, fully booked accommodations, and soaring prices.

Published: 13 Nov 2024Wed 13 Nov 2024 at 5:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

Why your job decides who you'll marry

If you're in a relationship with someone in the same profession as you, you're not alone. Most people are, and there are stats to prove it. So why do we end up with people just like us, and what does this say about us as a society?

Published: 6 Nov 2024Wed 6 Nov 2024 at 5:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

How Mormons could decide the US election

The US election is around the corner, and the polls are neck and neck. Both candidates are zeroing in on key voter groups that could win them the election.

Published: 30 Oct 2024Wed 30 Oct 2024 at 5:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

How mindfulness was commodified

How much should inner peace cost? For the people selling the idea of mindfulness and inner peace the price tag can be limitless. Apps, retreats, balms and oils, mindfulness is now something you can buy.

Published: 23 Oct 2024Wed 23 Oct 2024 at 4:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

Are dictators taking over the world?

Around the globe, governments have been shifting across the political spectrum. Have some leaders exploited the public's desire for change, and are we seeing an increase in dictators and demagogues?

Published: 16 Oct 2024Wed 16 Oct 2024 at 4:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

Why we're breaking up with dating apps

The advent of dating apps gave a whole new meaning to the phrase 'plenty of fish in the sea.' Suddenly, you could cast your search for 'the one' into the limitless depths of the internet.

Published: 9 Oct 2024Wed 9 Oct 2024 at 4:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

Why the prince of Saudi Arabia wants you to move to NEOM

The prince of Saudi Arabia has a vision for a sci-fi like city in the middle of the desert called NEOM and he wants you to move in.

Published: 2 Oct 2024Wed 2 Oct 2024 at 5:00pmwith Tegan Taylor

Duration: 14 minutes

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