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Thinking about my death when other people die

Thinking about my death when other people die

by Peter J Adams | Oct 2, 2020 | Existential Issues

When someone close dies, it presents an opportunity to think about what it means to lose someone and what it means for them to die. But it also offers an opportunity to think about the nature of one’s own death. When other people die, I can observe what is going on as...
The consumption of profits is the main driver for gambling harm

The consumption of profits is the main driver for gambling harm

by Peter J Adams | Sep 29, 2020 | Commercial Determinants, Gambling

The source of harm from gambling is commonly located with the excessive consumption by a small group of people referred to as “problem gamblers”. While, certainly, the misery experienced by problem gamblers and their families are of major concern, this is not where...
Our reluctance to speak about spiritual encounters

Our reluctance to speak about spiritual encounters

by Peter J Adams | Sep 28, 2020 | Spirituality

While a sizeable proportion of people (varying between 30-60%) admit to having had some form of spiritual encounter, many struggle to speak with anyone else about them. Some might choose to avoid talking about them altogether, even to those who are closest to them....
Gambling machine rooms are designed to promote problem play

Gambling machine rooms are designed to promote problem play

by Peter J Adams | Sep 27, 2020 | Gambling

The widespread proliferation of commercial gambling machines (also variously referred to as ‘slots’, ‘fruit machines’, ‘poker machines’, ‘pokies’ or ‘electronic gambling machines’) and improvements to their design have contributed to rising levels of harm from...
New Zealand Government’s deal with Auckland casino

New Zealand Government’s deal with Auckland casino

by Peter J Adams | Sep 26, 2020 | Commercial Determinants, Gambling

During 2013 New Zealand’s centre-right (National) government, led by the then Prime Minister John Key, made a deal with Auckland’s SkyCity casino for a number of licensing concessions with the understanding they would fund the construction of a large...
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