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UNSW Centre for Ideas

UNSW Centre for Ideas
Climate Change
Environmental Justice
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Mental Health
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Shirley Hazzard
Sustainability
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Cold War Liberalism
Gendered Violence
Policy Change
Health Care Systems
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Israel-Palestine Conflict
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An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Ideas is a thought-provoking program of events and digital content from the globe's leading thinkers, authors and artists.

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Norman Erikson Pasaribu
Toba Batak poet and writer born in Jakarta.
Episode: Queer Life, Love & Identity
Dylin Hardcastle
Author of the book 'A Language of Limbs,' set in queer Sydney across the 70s and 80s.
UNSW School of Arts and Media
Episode: Queer Life, Love & Identity
Colum McCann
International bestselling author known for his novels such as Let the Great World Spin.
Episode: Colum McCann: The Truth Disconnect
Alan Kohler
An Australian public intellectual and veteran journalist
Quarterly Essay
Episode: The Housing Crisis with Alan Kohler
Toby Walsh
Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW, Chief Scientist for the UNSW AI Institute
UNSW, CSIRO Data61
Episode: Dark Technologies
Antony Loewenstein
Independent investigative journalist and filmmaker, co-founder of Declassified Australia, bestselling author
Declassified Australia
Episode: Dark Technologies
Esmé Louise James
TEDx Speaker, Writer, Creator of the Kinky History TikTok account
Pantera Press
Episode: History of Sex
David Baker
Science historian and scriptwriter, author of 'Sex: Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation'
Episode: History of Sex
Deborah Lawrie
Australia's first female commercial pilot and pioneer for women in aviation
Episode: Deborah Lawrie: The Fight to Fly

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Richard Holden
Professor of Economics at UNSW and moderator at events, offering economic insights and facilitating discussions on sociocultural themes.

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#49
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#154
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Colum McCann: The Truth Disconnect
Q: You say that connectivity is a privilege. At this point, do you think it's not a right?
It's a right. It's a human right. Access to that good part of the information is absolutely a human right.
Colum McCann: The Truth Disconnect
Q: Do you feel more connected by the knowledge that there are these 450 cables bringing the 7 billion of us technologically together?
Yes, I do feel more connected because of that actual vulnerability.
Queer Life, Love & Identity
Q: Norman, how does it feel to be touring countries like Australia and representing queer Indonesia?
Norman sees it as an opportunity to travel and connect with friends, emphasizing the desire for openness and connection over pain.
History of Sex
Q: What does a reader do with all this kink?
Esmé encourages readers to enjoy the book as a guide to understanding sexual history while promoting a sense of exploration and fun.
History of Sex
Q: What propelled you into the study of big history in general?
David discusses his academic journey that led him from demographic and environmental history to exploring overarching historical patterns through big history.

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Featuring engaging discussions with a diverse range of experts, this collection explores contemporary social issues, literature, feminism, economic disparity, environmental challenges, and the implications of advancing technology. Notable topics include corporate accountability, the housing crisis, queer identities, and the evolution of feminist thought, often centering around significant historical contexts and personal narratives. The emphasis on thought leadership from distinguished professionals across various fields suggests an insightful blend of educational content and cultural reflection, inviting listeners interested in current affairs and societal discourse to engage deeply with the material.

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2. Dylin Hardcastle
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4. Alan Kohler
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