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We built this thing

AI-proof your job, turn your personal mission into an organisation, escape from the rat race and be your own boss. Tune in to hear how these entrepreneurs and creatives are building fulfilling lives on their own terms.

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Mariam Veiszadeh on her journey from fleeing Afghanistan as a young girl, to building a life in Australia as a lawyer, advocate and human rights champion.

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Matt O’Kane | Cyber Education: Progress or Peril?

Cyberattacks are fast becoming our biggest global threat – so why aren’t we better prepared? Matt O’Kane discussed how we prepare for the cyber threats of tomorrow.

Kate Poole | How Can We Better Prepare Our Astronauts For Space Travel?

Associate Professor Kate Poole dives into the physiological challenges faced by astronauts during and after their missions showcasing how space exploration can drive advancements in medical science.

Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson | Australia and Asia: Working Together for a Prosperous Future

As Australia navigates its role in the 21st century Asian landscape, Dr Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson advocates for strengthening ties within Asia.

Arian Prabowo | AI and Urban Progress

In a world where urban congestion plagues our lives, Dr Arian Prabowo examines how AI can transform urban progress.

Nevena Krups | The Hidden Power of Friendship

Nevena Krups takes us on a journey, revealing how the ancient art of friendship can become a powerful force to heal a fragmented society.

Kate Brady | Disasters are Awful: What Comes After Doesn't Have To Be

In a world increasingly besieged by disasters, Dr Kate Brady addresses whether we are ready for what comes after them.

The Generation Gulf

Breakneck cultural change means growing up today is a completely different experience. Jean Twenge, Stephanie Ward and Sam Koslowski discuss.

Fragile Democracy

Australia has been a close ally of the United States since 1940, but what does this mean for contemporary politics?

Toby Walsh | Ministry of AI

What can we expect from a world of deepfakes where anything you see or hear might be synthetic and the output of AI? Listen as Toby Walsh unpacks it all.

Megan Evans | (Don’t) Question the Fake Carbon Forests

Carbon markets have been hailed as key to our climate response but in actuality, have turned out to be largely greenwash. Listen as Megan Evans advocates for genuine environmental progress.

Nobel Prize Dialogue Sydney | Decision Making for the Greatest Benefit to Humanity

While the universe can continue to expand indefinitely, humanity’s footprint on Earth cannot. Nobel Prize winner Brian Schmidt discusses how to make smarter decisions for humanity's benefit.

Richard Holden on the impact of Trump

The next four years will surely be a wild ride. Richard Holden provides insight into how the outcome of the US election might reverberate around the world.

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