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UNSW Centre for Ideas

UNSW Centre for Ideas
Climate Change
Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Gaza
Mental Health
Israel
Housing Crisis
Education
Racism
Social Justice
Social Media
Cyber Security
Hate Speech
Democracy
Sydney Writers' Festival
Dopamine
Friendship
Disaster Recovery
Holocaust
Feminism

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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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru is a leading global voice at the forefront of Māori data sovereignty and AI ethics. His practice draws on tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori to facilitate conversations about the ways emerging technologies must uplift, protect an... more

Richard Holden | Alan Kohler

Australia, a land of sweeping plains, has one of the lowest population densities on the planet. So, how did we end up with a housing shortage?

In conversation with economist and author Richard Holden, veteran finance ... more

Since its 2025 publication, Laurie Woolever’s Care and Feeding was an immediate New York Times bestseller, tracing her path from small-town childhood to working with two of the most powerful men in the food business, chefs Mario Batali and Anthony Bo... more

As one of the world’s leading researchers in artificial intelligence, Toby Walsh has been awarded the Humbolt Research Award and elected as a fellow of the Association for the Advancement of AI. In The Shortest History of AI, Toby outlines the six ke... more

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Recent Guests

Karaitiana Taiuru
Māori AI and Data and Emerging Technology ethicist
Chair of New Zealand's AI Forum
Episode: Guardians of the future: Māori knowledge in the age of AI
Alan Kohler
Public intellectual, journalist, former editor of The Australian Financial Review and The Age
Journalist/Commentator
Episode: The Housing Crisis with Alan Kohler (Re-release)
Laurie Woolever
Editor, writer, podcaster; former assistant to Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain
Independent writer/editor
Episode: Laurie Woolever: The gluttony of life
Mimi Zou
Professor; panelist on regulation
University of New South Wales (World Economic Forum background mentioned)
Episode: Karen Hao: Empire of AI (Re-release)
Joel Pearson
Director of the Future Minds Lab; UNSW fellow
UNSW
Episode: Karen Hao: Empire of AI (Re-release)
Yael Stone
Australian actor and climate activist, founder of Hi Neighbour
Hi Neighbour
Episode: Yael Stone: Giving to gain
Troy Bramston
Leading political biographer and historian, senior writer at The Australian
The Australian
Episode: Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New
Kath Ebbs
Actor, presenter, and OG Instagram influencer
Episode: Lesbians are Lovely!
Jackie Turner
Trans woman and longtime social justice and climate organizer
Episode: Lesbians are Lovely!

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Toby Walsh
Host of UNSW Centre for Ideas episode
Benjamin Law
Writer and broadcaster

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#39
Australia/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#128
Australia/Arts
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#183
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Laurie Woolever: The gluttony of life
Q: How did you navigate speaking out during the Me Too era while maintaining your own safety and career?
Laurie recalls the fear of retribution, the caution about becoming a target, and the decision to speak out gradually, understanding that visibility could support others who might be more at risk.
Laurie Woolever: The gluttony of life
Q: What prompted you to write Care and Feeding, and how did you balance honesty with privacy?
She aimed to be brutally honest without portraying anyone as a villain, protecting people's privacy while acknowledging both the positives and the harm connected to her experiences with those her work intersected with.
Laurie Woolever: The gluttony of life
Q: Tell us about the period when you were working for Mario Batali and the kinds of pressures you faced.
Laurie describes the demanding, high-profile environment where loyalty was prized, access to power was a constant lure, and the job required being on call and ready for anything, which contributed to a complex mix of opportunity and risk.
Karen Hao: Empire of AI (Re-release)
Q: Is GPT-5 miscalibrated in a way that alienates users, and how should OpenAI respond?
OpenAI faced backlash when personality traits caused over-hype or over-coddling; the balance between engagement and healthy user psychology is delicate, with calls to either hold the line or carefully dial personality, monitoring mental health impacts.
Karen Hao: Empire of AI (Re-release)
Q: What should society do to prepare for AI beyond social media concerns?
Adopt AI-specific change management, promote literacy, and develop public information campaigns; implement gradual, inclusive governance and education to align AI adoption with human-centered goals.

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The program curates conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, journalists, and activists across technology, health, education, politics, climate, and culture. Episodes typically pair in-depth, idea-driven discussions with practical implications for policy, industry, and society, often featuring live demonstrations, personal narratives, and historical or regional perspectives. A distinctive throughline is the willingness to explore complex, sometimes controversial topics—ranging from artificial intelligence governance and data ethics to climate action, education innovation, and social justice—through thoughtful interviews and panel-style formats. Listeners can expect insights from researchers, policy makers, and public intellectuals,... more

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6. Yael Stone
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