University of Queensland
Teaching people
how to think.
I design and teach programs in critical thinking, media literacy, and democratic education — building the reasoning skills that matter most in a complex world.
10+
Years at UQ
124+
Research citations
3
Key research areas
What I do
Click any area to learn more. Each draws on research, teaching, and a commitment to accessible, rigorous reasoning.
Arguments worth having
On critical thinking, voting, media, and why the pursuit of truth still matters.
10+
Years at UQ
Course coordinator & tutor since 2014
2024
Teaching award
UQ Teaching & Learning Commendation
124+
Research citations
Google Scholar
PhD
Doctorate
University of Queensland
“I considered law but found the whole process was more interested in winning than truth. So I studied journalism and philosophy — two fields where truth is something to be discovered, not won.”— Luke Zaphir, on why he became a philosopher
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Published work on democratic communities of inquiry, adaptive demarchy, and developing citizens’ capacity for rational, honest reasoning.
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Available for speaking engagements, academic collaboration, media appearances, and curriculum consulting on critical thinking and democratic education.
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