Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au.Monday July 13“In an article about the Australia-Fiji Defence Pact, the writer states that "Australia has legitimate strategic concerns about China.” But she, like many other geopolitical commentators, does not spell out exactly what these concerns are. Does China have strategic designs on Australia? If so, in what way? Is there a possibility of China strangling Australia by blocking sea access to the rest of the world? If so, how and why? These questions have not been openly addressed or discussed, even though billions are being spent on preventing these unarticulated threats.“Ranjan Yagoda"The US aggression in the South China Sea obliged China to show military strength. Donald Trump’s stupid policy of asserting military dominance in the Pacific is only asking China to exert itself. China is our biggest trading partner while the US under Trump is a world financial gangster. Australia should become a non-aligned nation and get on with fighting global warming and get out of AUKUS.”Raymond Martin, Bomaderry NSW“Productivity is a euphemism for reduced human labour. Less than a decade ago, futurists were saying the AI would create more high quality job opportunities than it replaced. But only a few years later they had completely reversed that view. Now the combination of increasing use of specialised robotics for repetitive tasks, also in tasks that require exacting precision, plus AI information provision and decision making will massively reduce total working hours.”Paul LoringTuesday July 14“At the end of Michelle Grattan’s piece regarding Angus Taylor’s views on One Nation, there is Tommy Robinson’s piece extolling the virtues of our own Pauline Hanson. I can’t believe that the mainstream media can dump on Karl Stefanovic, remove him from a popular morning program and cancel his contract, when there has been a deafening silence about Pauline’s meeting with Robinson.”Mary Goldstiver“It is no surprise that female graduates are earning less when there is still so little understanding of what misogyny looks like and how pervasive it is. Until workplaces respect part-time requirements, create a less combative workplace and hiring culture then the boys club prevails. Workplaces like to talk up ‘diversity’; at the same time refusing to promote genuine inclusivity and productivity. It should also be said that if women are not safe working in mining, or any industry, then women are not equals in society.”Jane Davis, Melbourne“While I can see how a self-driving car would wonderfully enhance the independence of people with severe disabilities, I have serious doubts and fears about our increasing dependence upon AI. Almost every day, I see examples of bad, ignorant or selfish driving. A self-driving car can never safely replace a driver unless they run on rails like trains!”Bobbie Oliver, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA)Wednesday July 14“I’m 2.5 years into creative arts training at TAFE. When I submit a project my teachers provide valuable feedback. This year there has been a change in tone to the written feedback - I’ve found out at least one teacher uses AI to write it. I used to look forward to receiving it but now I don’t even bother to read it.”Kim Ter-Horst“I think Gregory Moore’s recent article was well written. He covered a vast topic well with his five tips for winter jobs in an easy comprehensive manner. And the accompanying photo was ‘simply’ beautiful. Thank you Gregory.”Alison Moore “I reckon it’s kinda sad Australia has to claim non-citizens rather than just celebrate their talents and accolades. He was a Kiwi … his father was one and heart and values here. Made good films in Oz, had ties but so what?”Name withheldThursday July 16“Mobile domestic roaming makes abundant sense. We wouldn’t conceive of three privately owned highways between Melbourne and Brisbane - all paid by subscription and unable to cross over. Why did the Australian public ever put up with neoliberalism and privatisation gone mad on our mobile networks?”Andrew McLean“Love your work. I’m comforted to know that the PM will set up this department and have direct oversight of it. I myself fell prey to the scam that purported to show Alan Kohler, Sarah Ferguson and Matt Commin on the 7.30 Report set. I spend about 2 hours a day on average reading media content. I’m saddened to think that my pursuit may become cause for doubt and anxiety.”Claire Newton, Alstonville NSW“If the government has had since 2022 to think about this, I’m wondering why the rush? If the power is provided by Solar and the water is collected from the sea, then I might not be too disturbed. Even discharging the warm water is going to be a nightmare. I hope Albo has thought this through carefully.”Deni McKenzie, Armidale NSW Friday July 17“Peter Greste’s article on "balance in journalism” is excellent. I was tickled at Jillian Segal’s reported comments at the Royal Commission on how the ABC should “balance” the Gaza tragedy. If Segal’s advice was followed during the WWII, then the BBC and others should have also “balanced” the Nazi genocide with “amazing” things the Nazis were doing in Germany. For instance, programs like the Kraft durch Freude (Strength Through Joy) initiative, which provided social benefits such as vacations, concerts, and sporting events for the German people. Although, these benefits were systematically denied to minorities and those the state deemed “undesirable”.Ranjan Yagoda“David John Eldridge’s explanation of no-till farming covered it well. During my 35 years as a wheat farmer, I transitioned from full cultivation to minimum-till, and saw it transform the soil. Changing to minimum or no-till allowed it to crack, aerate and break up naturally, resulting in a much softer, looser soil. There appeared to be no reduction in the number of earthworms, although I was not able to monitor the smallest inhabitants. Regarding chemical safety, strict hygiene and correct handling and application are essential. The ultimate test was in the crops produced, and they improved with minimum-till.”Margaret Hurle “Great idea to have unified government oversight of AI. The government’s approach appears to be very comprehensive and with the extra "oomph” of cabinet’s direct involvement, it would appear that Australia really has taken a world-first leadership approach to the AI conundrum.“John Howcroft