Damon has written essays and opinion pieces for outlets including The Age, Weekend Australian Magazine,
Sydney Morning Herald, Herald-Sun, ABC and Meanjin.
His essays often wed 'big picture' philosophical ideas to intimate, everyday anxieties and desires. He avoids standard
academic writing in favour of lively, enjoyable prose.
The Age:
'Too much screen time means our lives lack dimension' (28/7/10).
'Empty pockets and wonky careers can provide a richer life' (19/5/10).
'Forget the cheap shots, cage fighting is a virtuous sport' (12/4/10).
'An enriching, illuminating, bonding, godless Christmas' (23/12/09).
'The urge for single-sex fraternity will remain strong' (27/11/09).
'Celebrity adoptions expose our hypocrisy' (14/9/09).
'We don't need Dylan on satnav to be driven to distraction' (1/9/09).
'Your numbers may never come up, but dream on' (2/7/09).
'To remain relevant, that is the dilemma (19/5/09).
'Here's a thought - turn off the TV, tune into life' (24/11/08).
'Driven by distraction' (5/7/08).
The Sydney Morning Herald:
'Instructive lesson in class at the auctioneers' (18/8/10).
'Quiet now, your soul is healing' (17/7/10).
'A little smut goes a long way' (23/6/10).
'Taking a bite out of Apple's vision' (18/5/10).
'In moments like these, we need mentors' (26/4/10).
'Autumn glory lets us count our blessings' (2/4/10).
'Channel your rage, young man' (9/01/10).
'Should auld acquaintance and bad times be forgot?' (28/12/09).
'A bad review can be a learning experience (21/12/09).
'Identifying with the victims, not the killers' (11/11/09)
'Dreams don't come in installments' (18/8/09).
'Reality she wrote: Austen's top tips' (7/7/09).
'Channel the rage: teach boys to fight' (22/4/09).
The Australian:
'Merry hell' (20/12/08).
The Herald-Sun:
'Sweetest tastes of Easter are not found in chocolate eggs' (11/4/09).
'Seasonal magic of creating happiness' (25/12/09).
'iPod down, stand up for a lady' (17/11/09).
'Lives driven to distraction' (22/9/08).
ABC:
'Guiltlessly myopic electioneering' (17/8/10).
'Mentally sexy dads' (30/7/10).
'A rhythmic, sweaty meditation' (18/6/10).
'Not just for geeks' (11/6/10).
'Skinny vs healthy debate' (6/4/10).
'A time for reflection' (7/12/09).
'When will the shallowness end?' (2/11/09).
'Write on' (12/10/09).
'Light bulb moment' (4/9/09).
'The shape of love' (9/7/09).
'Plant for the future, not the past' (17/3/09).
'Junk ethics' (16/9/08).
BBC:
'The distraction society' (7/5/10).
Meanjin:
'A Sparta for our times (66 2).
'Facing Nietzsche's demon' (64 3).
Sydney Morning Herald, Herald-Sun, ABC and Meanjin.
His essays often wed 'big picture' philosophical ideas to intimate, everyday anxieties and desires. He avoids standard
academic writing in favour of lively, enjoyable prose.
The Age:
'Too much screen time means our lives lack dimension' (28/7/10).
'Empty pockets and wonky careers can provide a richer life' (19/5/10).
'Forget the cheap shots, cage fighting is a virtuous sport' (12/4/10).
'An enriching, illuminating, bonding, godless Christmas' (23/12/09).
'The urge for single-sex fraternity will remain strong' (27/11/09).
'Celebrity adoptions expose our hypocrisy' (14/9/09).
'We don't need Dylan on satnav to be driven to distraction' (1/9/09).
'Your numbers may never come up, but dream on' (2/7/09).
'To remain relevant, that is the dilemma (19/5/09).
'Here's a thought - turn off the TV, tune into life' (24/11/08).
'Driven by distraction' (5/7/08).
The Sydney Morning Herald:
'Instructive lesson in class at the auctioneers' (18/8/10).
'Quiet now, your soul is healing' (17/7/10).
'A little smut goes a long way' (23/6/10).
'Taking a bite out of Apple's vision' (18/5/10).
'In moments like these, we need mentors' (26/4/10).
'Autumn glory lets us count our blessings' (2/4/10).
'Channel your rage, young man' (9/01/10).
'Should auld acquaintance and bad times be forgot?' (28/12/09).
'A bad review can be a learning experience (21/12/09).
'Identifying with the victims, not the killers' (11/11/09)
'Dreams don't come in installments' (18/8/09).
'Reality she wrote: Austen's top tips' (7/7/09).
'Channel the rage: teach boys to fight' (22/4/09).
The Australian:
'Merry hell' (20/12/08).
The Herald-Sun:
'Sweetest tastes of Easter are not found in chocolate eggs' (11/4/09).
'Seasonal magic of creating happiness' (25/12/09).
'iPod down, stand up for a lady' (17/11/09).
'Lives driven to distraction' (22/9/08).
ABC:
'Guiltlessly myopic electioneering' (17/8/10).
'Mentally sexy dads' (30/7/10).
'A rhythmic, sweaty meditation' (18/6/10).
'Not just for geeks' (11/6/10).
'Skinny vs healthy debate' (6/4/10).
'A time for reflection' (7/12/09).
'When will the shallowness end?' (2/11/09).
'Write on' (12/10/09).
'Light bulb moment' (4/9/09).
'The shape of love' (9/7/09).
'Plant for the future, not the past' (17/3/09).
'Junk ethics' (16/9/08).
BBC:
'The distraction society' (7/5/10).
Meanjin:
'A Sparta for our times (66 2).
'Facing Nietzsche's demon' (64 3).