Centre for Ideas | UNSW Sydney

Monica Lewinsky, Reza Aslan, Mona Eltahawy and lots more!

Future reimagined in a new series of live talks at Carriageworks.

The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

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23 Oct 6:30pm 7:30pm

Nathan Filer: The Language of Madness

Acclaimed novelist and former mental health nurse re-imagines care, calling for a radical rethink of mental health labels and anti-stigma campaigns.

31 Oct 6:30pm 7:30pm

William Dalrymple: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

“We still talk about the British conquering India, but that phrase disguises a more sinister reality.” – William Dalrymple

7 - 9 Nov 6:00pm 9:30pm

A series of live talks exploring the questions we haven’t asked, the futures we can avoid and the unexpected realities yet to come.

7 Nov 6:00pm 7:15pm

Future Imperfect

FREE EVENT | What happens when we look a lifetime into the future? Will we have fixed today’s problems or sunk under their weight?

8 Nov 6:30pm 7:30pm

Mona Eltahawy: The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls

If women and girls want to dismantle the system, they will need to embrace the qualities they have been trained to avoid.

8 Nov 8:15pm 9:15pm

Reza Aslan: World Without Religion

Are we in the midst of a new war of religion asks #1 New York Times best-selling author Reza Aslan.

9 Nov 4:30pm 5:30pm

Ashton Applewhite: Age Pride

We all want long lives, so why are we so afraid of growing old?

9 Nov 6:15pm 7:15pm

When All Women Have Power

Being nice won’t create the rebellions that will finally give women control of their destinies.

9 Nov 8:00pm 9:00pm

Monica Lewinsky: A Compassionate Internet

Can we break through the anger and hatred that permeate the internet?

20 Nov 6:30pm 7:30pm

Paul R Ehrlich: Mass Extinction and Collapse

Is there still time to save our planet, or is ecological bankruptcy inevitable?

9 Dec 6:30pm 7:30pm

Kate Crawford: Anatomy of AI

Understanding the impact of AI before it is too late.

3 - 5 Apr 12:00pm 5:30pm

Festival of Dangerous Ideas

Danger is in sight.

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