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Re-thinking the relationship between brain and machine
Imagine a world where your brain is enhanced through cutting-edge technologies and next-generation AI, blurring the lines between organic and digital realms … and unlocking unprecedented potential. We are already some steps on the way in such a future. What would this mean for intelligence, human agency and consciousness?Your Brain on AI From organoids to consciousness was presented by the Sydney Opera House.SpeakersPaul DaviesTheoretical physicist, cosmologist, astrobiologist, Arizona State University and best-selling authorDr Inês HipólitoAssistant Professor of Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, Macquarie UniversityDr Brett J. KaganChief Scientific Officer at Cortical LabsDr Sandra PeterDirector of Sydney Executive Plus, Associate Professor the University of Sydney Business School
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Video games — a new frontier in the fight for global influence?
With more than 3 billion people playing video games worldwide, they have the potential to wield tremendous power and influence. So is it time to take video games more seriously?
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Don’t be a D**khead — with musicians Kasey Chambers and Clare Bowditch
When Kasey Chambers was growing up, her dad had one simple, yet profound piece of advice. Just don't be a d**khead.
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Should scientists stand up as things fall down? Advocacy, activism, impartiality and the risks
President Donald Trump’s administration is already muzzling government-funded scientists. Closer to home, Australian scientists have their own stories to tell about science censored, stymied or watered down when its findings aren’t convenient to industry or politicians. Should scientists stand up as things fall down? A Tasmanian panel argue why scientists should speak up, and consider the tensions between advocacy and impartiality when they do. SpeakersAlexandra de BlasScience and environmental communicator, consultantMember, Tasmanian Independent Science CouncilLouise CherrieEnvironmental management consultantDr Lila LandowskiNeuroscientist and science communicatorCollege of Health and Medicine, University of TasmaniaBoard director, Science & Technology Australia The Honourable Megan (Meg) Webb Independent Member for NelsonTasmanian Legislative CouncilRobyn WilliamsHost of The Science Show, ABC Radio National Dr Lisa-ann GershwinBiologist, marine scientist, authorMember, Tasmanian Independent Science Council
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Minority report — the new shape of Australian politics, with George Megalogenis and Tory Shepherd
From the inner cities to the outer suburbs, to rural and regional Australia, just what is going on in minds of voters as we embark on another federal election?
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