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Samuel Moyn: Liberalism Against Itself
Confront the ideas of Samuel Moyn, who diagnosed the political left’s fear of Trump as a ‘hysteria’ threatening democracy, in conversation with UNSW political philosopher Jessica Whyte.
4
Mar
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Bryan Washington: Family Meal
EVENT CANCELLED | Devour the writing of Bryan Washington, unpacking sex, love and food through his mind’s eye, in conversation with icon Benjamin Law.
29
Feb
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Anjum Hasan: History's Angel
Two of India’s luminary writers reflect on the complexities of life, love, writing history, and the power of words.
28
Feb
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Peter Frankopan: The Earth Transformed
Examining human history through the lens of the natural world, hear from historian and author Peter Frankopan on the crucial role the environment plays in the existence humankind.
30
Nov
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Sean Turnell: An Unlikely Prisoner
Explore Sean Turnell's tale of endurance, hope, and unyielding determination.
16
Nov
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The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World
Discover truth amidst misinformation with Carl Bergstrom and Rob Brooks.
7
Sep
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The Next Generation of News
Discover the awe-inspiring stories of young trailblazers who are making waves in the news industry.
6
Sep
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Navigating Two Worlds
In a nuanced discussion of race, religion, gender and culture in Australia and Egypt, hear what it’s like to live between two worlds.
5
Sep
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Angela Saini: How Men Came to Rule
Unpick the fabric of the gender hierarchy with journalist Angela Saini.
28
Aug
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The Truth Defence: Ben Roberts-Smith and the Media
Go beyond the headlines and explore the biggest defamation trial in Australia’s history.
17
Aug
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Psychedelics: From ‘Magic’ to Medicinal
Could psychedelics unlock the answers to managing mental health?
16
Aug
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Robert Waldinger: Unlocking the Secret to Happiness
Learn how to be happy and fulfilled from the world's longest scientific study.
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