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Festival of Dangerous Ideas

Dec 13, 2022

In a world where the internet saturates everything, where does the internet stop and our human selves begin? As we’re nudged and pushed by an endless stream of alerts, notifications and recommendations, our attention and money are pulled in directions that seem to only serve the interests of the platforms. 

As we’re...


Nov 27, 2022

From Russia and China to America, Turkey and beyond, illiberal leaders have used corruption, machismo, disinformation, propaganda and violence to stay in power and expand their influence for decades.  

With authoritarianism now governing over 60% of the world’s population, are we witnessing a backslide in democracy...


Nov 13, 2022

While we’ve all watched the rise of the US in our lifetimes, its recent decline has been a hot topic of conversation with ballooning inequality, military overreach, gun violence and police shootings, the great recession, and a dramatic slide into decadence and division provided by recent politics and structures...


Oct 31, 2022

The 21st century was supposed to be better than this.  As we confront the impacts of climate change, wars old and new, the pandemic and its aftermath, and a dangerously fragile global financial system, it’s time to ask ‘Why can’t we get our act together and solve the issues that matter?’ As we find...


Oct 16, 2022

Known as one of the most fierce and outspoken politicians in the country, Jacqui Lambie does not hold back. Not with her opinion, her work ethic, or her convictions. And she’s done the unthinkable, for a politician, she’s changed her mind and admitted to it.

Rising to public office with the Palmer United Party in...