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UNSW Centre for Ideas

UNSW Centre for Ideas
Climate Change
Environmental Justice
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Public Health
Mental Health
Social Justice
Elizabeth Harrower
Sustainability
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Cold War Liberalism
Gendered Violence
Policy Change
Health Care Systems
GDP
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Israel-Palestine Conflict
Class
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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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Programs like ChatGPT have become ubiquitous with AI, promising to kick start the next industrial evolution. But the scale of resources needed to support AI are staggering, with the cost largely being levied on the marginalised. From energy demands e... more

The Parthenon Marbles. The Benin Bronzes. Grandma's jewellery that she smuggled in her clothes, never to return. What if taking an object is the best way to keep a community's culture alive?

Legal experts Sherine Al Shallah and Lucas Lixinski engag... more

The Ministry of Time landed on multiple bestseller lists thanks to its highly original, genre-defying story, which combines elements of time travel, romance and spy thriller.

Described by Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton as “outrageously brillia... more

Since early 2023, MDMA has been authorised for use in Australia to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

Still, it remains a controversial treatment publicly and among experts. Adam Bayes from the Black Dog Institute and researcher Rebecca Huntle... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Hao
Author of "Empire of AI" and a journalist known for her insights into AI.
Episode: Karen Hao: Empire of AI
Sherine Al Shallah
PhD candidate at UNSW Sydney
UNSW Sydney
Episode: Sherine Al Shallah and Lucas Lixinski on Cultural Objects
Kaliane Bradley
A Cambodian-British writer based in London, known for her dynamic storytelling and exploration of identity.
Episode: Kaliane Bradley: The Ministry of Time
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

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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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#53
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Apple Podcasts
#163
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#78
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Apple Podcasts
#184
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#186
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Kaliane Bradley: The Ministry of Time
Q: What was the process of creating the character of The Bridge?
Initially a cipher, she evolved into a more complex character reflecting modern societal issues.
Kaliane Bradley: The Ministry of Time
Q: Did you feel pressure to write about your heritage?
Yes, but it was more self-imposed; I wanted to balance the expectation with the freedom to explore other narratives.
Kaliane Bradley: The Ministry of Time
Q: What was it like to write a novel combining humor with historical themes?
It was an absolute riot and a joyful process, focusing on the community of polar explorers and building connections during lockdown.
Psychedelia
Q: Were you scared to do the first session?
I wish I had been more scared. I wasn't, but I could have researched more about it.
Psychedelia
Q: How did the anger express itself?
Often a lot of inanimate objects were thrown against the wall.

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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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