Sydney Ideas

11th Annual E.L. Wheelwright Memorial Lecture, presented by the Department of Political Economy at University of Sydney Global neoliberalism is in crisis: the deepest economic collapse since the Great Depression has been followed by a ‘Great Stagnation’ with no end in sight. At the same time, democracies around the world are succumbing to a wave of authoritarianism without precedent in the postwar era. This lecture reviews the causes, severity and implications of the twin crises of neoliberalism, examines the prospects for the end of neoliberalism, and suggests strategies to support democracy and progressive economic policies. This lecture was delivered by Alfredo Saad-Filho (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) on Thursday 30 August, 2018.

This expert panel, featuring Emeritus Professor Harriet Ward, will explore the contribution of longitudinal research in understanding the impact on vulnerable children and families. A Sydney Ideas event held on Wednesday 29 August at University of Sydney. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/taking-the-long-view.html

An expert panel summarises the research into the Popup Globe enterprise so far, and offers first-hand insights into acting in this unique space. A Sydney Ideas event held on Tuesday 28 August at University of Sydney. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/sydney-research-shakespeare-the-popup-globe.html

Behind the scenes of the good news stories of repatriation are a network of community elders and project workers who facilitate the logistics of returning cultural property on a case-by-case basis. This event brings together a panel of Aboriginal people working in community, museum and Government sectors to reflect on their experiences. A Sydney Ideas event held on Monday 27 August at University of Sydney. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/being-collected-insights-into-repatriation.html

Professor Geraint Lewis takes us on a cosmic journey through space and time, through galactic collisions and hyperactive black holes, and onto the death of the last star. A Sydney Ideas event held on Thursday 16 August, as part of 2018 Sydney Science Festival. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/the-end-of-time-the-future-history-of-the-universe.html

Leading national and international experts discuss and propose the necessary shift in the way we think about building to meet the challenges of the 21st century. This event was held on Thursday 16 August at University of Sydney. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/the-future-of-building.html

Professor Frank Pasquale, an expert on the law of artificial intelligence, algorithms and machine learning, proposes solution to questions over some aspects of algorithmic ordering of information. A Sydney Ideas event held on Wednesday 15 August 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/the-promise-and-threat-of-algorithms.html

Hear from a panel of experts responding to the question: How will cellular therapy, immunotherapy, personalised medicine, and the use of big data impact cancer treatments? A Sydney Ideas event held at Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) on Monday 13 August, as part of Sydney Science Festival. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/the-future-of-cancer-can-we-find-a-cure.html TIME STAMPS Professor Roger Reddel (introduction): 1:00 - 5:05 Professor Anna DeFazio: 5:25 - 16:20 Dr Matteo Carlino: 17:00 - 28:30 Dr Kenneth Micklethwaite: 42:50 - 52:20 Professor Roger Reddel (on big data and closing remarks): 42:50 - 52:20

Professor Taner Akcam reflects on the history of Armenian genocide and the refusal of other nations to accept responsibility for the atrocity, more than a century later. A Sydney Ideas event held at University of Sydney on Thursday 9 August 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/the-shameful-history-of-armenian-genocide.html

Hear readings from the special issue of the magazine Transition on "Bla(c)kness in Australia". The collection brings together the voices and artwork of diverse Bla(c)k writers, artists, poets, and scholars in Australia. A Sydney Ideas event held on Tuesday 7 August 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/blackness-in-australia.html TIME STAMPS Sujatha Fernandes (introduction): 00:19 - 05:24 Jeanine Leane: 05:25 - 10:50 Kaiya Aboagye: 11:20 - 24:30 Yadira Perez Hazel: 25:00 - 38:40 Omid Tofighian: 39:30 - 49:26 Q&A: 49:30 - 01:03:00

World-renowned Canadian historian Professor Margaret MacMillan examines some of the paradoxes of war, drawing on examples from history since the end of the Great War. A Sydney Ideas event held at University of Sydney on Monday 6 August 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/war-and-the-modern-world.html

Are archaeologists missing out on a valuable discovery channel? In the 2018 Tom Austen Brown lecture, Dr Mark Collard, an evolutionary anthropologist, argues that comparative ethnology – comparing and contrasting the features of large samples of human societies – should be a key archaeological tool. An event held at the University of Sydney on Friday 3 August 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/the-find-of-the-century-for-archaeology.html Time stamps: Peter Hiscock (introduction): 00:18 - 09:45 Mark Collard: 09:53 - 01:19:55

A Sydney Ideas event for Innovation Week 2018, bringing together medical researchers focusing around both ends of the demographic spectrum - youth mental health and dementia and art practitioners to consider these question and more. Featuring Associate Professor Elizabeth Scott, Professor Sharon Naismith, Gill Nicol, Samantha Meers AO, Bernadette Harvey and Fenella Kernebone (moderator). A Sydney Ideas event for Innovation Week held at the University of Sydney on Wednesday August 1 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/art-and-neuroplasticity-are-they-linked.html TIMESTAMPS Introductions: 0:00 – 3:35 Liz Scott: 3:40 – 14:10 Sharon Naismith: 14:23 – 28:55 Gill Nicol: 29:15 – 39:30 Bernadette Harvey: 39:55 – 48:40 Samantha Meers: 49:05 – 56:04 Panel discussion: 56:20 – 1:12:30 Audience Q&A: 1:12:55 to end

A Sydney Ideas event for Innovation Week 2018, exploring the possibility that storytelling is exactly what science needs, with a view to answering the question: Is storytelling bad for science? Featuring Professor Nick Enfield, screen-writer John Collee, dramatist Alana Valentine, Professor Geraint Lewis and Professor Jennifer Byrne. A Sydney Ideas event for Innovation Week held at the University of Sydney on Tuesday 31 July 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/is-storytelling-bad-for-science.html TIME STAMPS Introductions: 0:00 - 2:00 Professor Nick Enfield: 2:00 - 10:15 John Collee: 10:25 - 18:07 Professor Geraint Lewis: 18:14 - 26:18 Alana Valentine: 26:34 - 31:29 Professor Jennifer Byrne: 31:45 - 38:23 Discussion: 38:34 - 56:18 Audience Q&A: 56:51 - 1:22:50

This event brought together journalists, reporters and editors to discuss the power of investigative journalism, and how good journalism can change the world. This podcast is a collection of highlights and key takeaways from the talk. An event held at the University of Sydney on Monday 30 July 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/how-can-investigative-journalism-projects-change-the-world.html Time stamps: Alison Sandy 3:20 - 6:55 Michael West 7:10 - 10:10 Gerard Ryle 11:10 - 13:20 Carrie Fellner 14:20 - 16:10 Mark Schoofs 16:30-21:30

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 collaboration and institutions. A Sydney Ideas event held at the University of Sydney on Monday 23 July 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/the-past-and-future-of-international-thinking.html

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? An expert panel discusses the rise of this cultural backlash in public life and the challenges that ensue. Held as part of Sydney Ideas on 19 August 2018: https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/cultural-conversations-a-cultural-backlash.html

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 University of Sydney on Tuesday 17 July 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/what-can-philosophy-do.html

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 living with disabilities. A Sydney Ideas event held at the University of Sydney on Wednesday 11 July 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/choice-and-control-for-people-with-disabilities.html

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? Could having a dog help college students during stressful times? In this talk, hear Dr Sandra Barker discuss how therapy dogs help people in a variety of settings. A Sydney Ideas event held at the University of Sydney on Monday 2 July 2018. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2018/dogs-helping-people.html