David Mizzi, Author at THINK Magazine

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A few of us can still remember a world without Facebook, but can we imagine a world where Facebook doesn’t exist anymore? For some, Facebook is an invaluable marketing tool; for others, it is a way to stay connected; and for some, it is the digital boogeyman.

Such Stuff as Worlds are Made On

What would remain of our once-great civilization if humanity went extinct? Such Stuff as Worlds are Made On explores these themes at Spazju Kreattiv.

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Sounds of War

The purpose of poetry extends far beyond what is oftentimes thought of as a chiefly romantic form of emotional expression. Embracing surprisingly macabre themes, war poetry has been used by various cultures for millennia as a tool to incite listeners to practice brutality.

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Expanding your Horizons

Academia has long given the impression of being stuck in an ivory tower, isolated from the concerns of private enterprise and society. The global pandemic has changed that. It requires collaborative effort.

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Preserved in Plastic

Archives help preserve the past. Modern archives are dependent on technology. What happens when the technology used to store the past becomes obsolete? Will this information be lost forever at the next update? Words by David Mizzi.

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Working to Live and Living to Work Health and Safety at Work

Work takes up half our lives, maybe more. Unfortunately, many people don’t have the luxury of enjoying their work. In Malta, just over a quarter of the population experience a high level of job satisfaction, while in Denmark this number is much higher. And with a growing emphasis on innovation and creativity in the workplace, it is even more crucial that workers find pleasure in their work.

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Creativity in the corporate suite

When we speak about creativity, we might imagine a lonely, tortured artist working feverishly in a darkened studio long into the night. But could ideas that come out of a corporate meeting room be considered creative?

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[Book Review] To Do or Not to Do a PhD?

Are you debating whether or not to start a PhD? Have you just started and are already overwhelmed? You might be asking yourself, why am I putting myself through this? Don’t panic! We’ve gotten in touch with Dr Sarah Cuschieri, author of To Do or Not to Do a PhD to ask that very question.

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THINK about it: Marxism, the Economy, and Pizza

The economy isn’t a giant spaghetti monster. We observe the economy around us through the price of petrol, the minimum wage, the stock market, and the global political theater. David Mizzi analyses one philosopher’s musings on economy and labour.

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ZOOMing out

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The COVID-19 virus has had a profound impact in the way in which our lives are led. The widespread global adoption of remote workplaces and classrooms has introduced us to a new way of life. The question is whether the adoption of this new norm will continue in years following the pandemic. To answer that, David Mizzi takes a look at the nature of work and what the raison d’etre of pursuing tertiary education is.

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