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UNSW Centre for Ideas

UNSW Centre for Ideas
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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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Latest Episodes

When Nila Ibrahimi posted a video of herself online, singing proudly in protest of the ban on girls over 12 singing in public, she hoped the music would inspire young girls to continue their education. It was 2021 and the Taliban’s return to Afghanis... more

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

Angie Abdilla creates video installations interrogating Indigenous deeptime knowledges, automation and AI, focusing on technology as cultural practice. Her research, artworks and films have been exhibited at premier cultural institutions, including t... more

Every day, generative AI is pumping millions of new pictures into existence. Researcher and UNSW lecturer Dr Charu Maithani is redefining how we think about the images flooding our world, exposing how they capture only the narrowest sliver of human e... more

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Recent Guests

Nila Ibrahimi
Afghan activist, founder of Her Story, advocate for girls' education
Her Story, diaspora advocate
Episode: Nila Ibrahimi: Song of Rebellion (Re-release)
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
Angie Abdilla
Professor at ANU School of Cybernetics; founder and director of Old Ways New
Australian National University; Old Ways New
Episode: Meditation on Country: Professor Angie Abdilla
Charu Maithani
Researcher and UNSW lecturer
UNSW
Episode: Look Again: Why AI images don’t tell the whole picture
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
Karen Hao
Author of Empire of AI; journalist
MIT Technology Review (former); author
Episode: Karen Hao: Empire of AI (Re-release)
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)

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

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#85
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Meditation on Country: Professor Angie Abdilla
Q: What is pattern thinking in Indigenous knowledge systems, and why is it important for AI design?
Angie discusses pattern thinking as recognizing relationships and interconnections across humans, the land, and non-human beings, arguing that this relational view offers a more holistic approach to AI that can prevent isolated, context-limited design.
Meditation on Country: Professor Angie Abdilla
Q: Can you describe meditations on country and how the piece connects Indigenous creation stories with scientific concepts?
She describes the installation as a cross-cultural dialogue that juxtaposes a traditional creation story with Big Bang cosmology, and highlights how both frameworks can share common understandings about evolution, resonance, and the timing of natural processes.
Meditation on Country: Professor Angie Abdilla
Q: What drives you to do this work integrating Indigenous knowledge with technology?
Angie explains that her filmmaking background and deep curiosity about different knowledge systems push her to create work that blends creative practice with elder teachings, aiming to reveal how ancient wisdom can shape modern technologies and make space for responsible, culturally grounded innovation.
Nila Ibrahimi: Song of Rebellion (Re-release)
Q: What can the international community do to support Afghan girls' education today?
Increase acknowledgement and action by funding and expanding online education, scholarships for Afghan girls, and sustaining cross-border educational opportunities beyond the immediate crisis.
Nila Ibrahimi: Song of Rebellion (Re-release)
Q: How did you adapt to life in Canada after leaving Afghanistan, and what helped you stay resilient?
Time, community support, and a shift in perspective helped her transform homesickness and fear into character, empathy, and a commitment to education and advocacy.

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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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