The past and future of international thinking
This podcast features a discussion on international thinking, through the lens of politics, law and history, and an examination of how the rise in nationalist sentiment affects international collabora...
23 Juli 20181h 23min
Cultural Conversations: A cultural backlash?
Could the worldwide rise in authoritarian-populism reflect a backlash to progressive cultural change? What does this mean for multicultural societies that value diversity, equity and social justice? A...
19 Juli 20181h 27min
What can philosophy do?
Professor Amie Thomasson leads a discussion of the state of philosophy today, and asks the question: what can philosophy still do that is useful and relevant? A Sydney Ideas event held at the Univers...
17 Juli 20181h 19min
What does it take to achieve choice and control for people with disabilities?
Two distinguished speakers, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Sue Salthouse, address issues surrounding the National Disability Insurance Scheme and what it takes to achieve control and choice for people ...
11 Juli 20181h 16min
Dogs helping people: In families, hospitals, colleges, and at work
Some studies show dog owners are happier. Could having a dog indeed help combat depression? Could bringing dogs to work help employees and businesses? Could therapy dogs speed up patient’s recovery? C...
2 Juli 20181h 28min
Radicalisation
Case studies with a university student, a computer hacker, and a former drug dealer demonstrate different radicalisation experiences and suggest that radicalisation is not something done to people, bu...
26 Juni 20181h 29min
Peace on the Peninsula? The origins and implications of North Korea’s diplomatic offensive
This roundtable discussion brings together experts from the University of Sydney and the Lowy Institute to explore the origins and implications of Kim Jong-un’s recent diplomatic activism from North K...
19 Juni 20181h 22min
Genome editing: rewriting the code for life
The capacity to make precise genome edits is slowly changing our approach to medicine, agriculture and our planet. This panel discussion is the first in a series of Sydney Ideas events discussing the ...
14 Juni 20181h 28min
