Podcasts about scientia professor

What Matthew England, a “Scientia” Professor at UNSW (a renowned globally as the top expert because of his research and contributions to the subject) didn't know would happen when he chose his field of study, Oceanography in the 80s, would be that he and his colleagues would quickly become climate scientists. In this week's show, we discuss:The ocean's role as an absorber, filter and producer (think of our liver: Overloaded? Stops functioning effectively and all hell breaks loose!)“But it's just a natural cycle” - a popular phrase often touted and how we can better understand why the picture today is not normal…All that mould and humidity increasing in the past decades? Climate change. Meet “tropification”

Send us a textAt the end of last year, DeepSeek was a little-known Chinese Artificial Intelligence startup. But by the end of last month it was the most talked about company in the world, whose revolutionary approach to open-sourced generative AI had rocked global markets, wiping more than a trillion dollars off tech and energy stocks, and seemingly leveling the global AI playing field. But what do the shockwaves caused by DeepSeek mean for the future of AI, and indeed the future of global geopolitics?In this episode of The Agenda, Juliet Mann speaks to Toby Walsh, Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales, Dr Brian Wong, Geopolitical strategist and Tech Advisor from Hong Kong University and Michael Michie co-founder of Kenyan start-up EverseTech to find out. 

What can we expect from a world of deepfakes where anything you see or hear might be synthetic and the output of AI? Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW, Toby Walsh unpacks untruths and warns of a future inundated with machine-generated content, predicting that soon, 99% of what we read, see, and hear will be created by AI. Listen as Toby discusses the urgent need for digital watermarks to authenticate online content, proposing that this technology can help restore trust. However, he cautions that building this infrastructure will take time, leaving us in a precarious situation where truth is increasingly contested. Presented as part of The Ethics Centre's Festival of Dangerous Ideas, supported by UNSW Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientia Professor Jane McAdam AO, explains why Australia needs a new emergency visa to respond to humanitarian crises, which she and her co-author, Dr Regina Jefferies, propose as part of a broader emergency response framework in their new policy brief. Having a framework that could be activated in a crisis would enable a more predictable, streamlined and effective response. In the context of people fleeing the war in Gaza, and reports that the government is considering creating a new emergency visa, the policy brief has vital importance for individuals, policymakers and advocates across the sector. Watch to quickly get an understanding of the evidence behind their proposals for a better approach – for all concerned. The Kaldor Centre's Evacuations Research Hub is a five-year project established in July, funded by an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship, to analyse why and how evacuations are used; what legal standards govern their conduct; and when and how they come to an end. Scientia Professor of Law and Laureate Fellow Jane McAdam AO is its Director, and Dr Regina Jefferies is a Laureate Postdoctoral Fellow.

The AI revolution, long in hype but short in practice, is finally beginning to happen. In today's WSJ, the tech writer Joanna Stern introduces her own Joannabot to review the new iPhone 16. Soon, of course, we will increasingly struggle to distinguished between the real Joanna and her Joannabot. And the same will also be true for yours truly on KEEN ON who will, in the not too distant future, be easily replicated (ie: replaced) by an Andrewbot. That, at least, is the view of Toby Walsh, one of the world's most respected AI experts and authors. As Walsh explained to me (the real AK), he's been playing around with Google's new NotebookLM, a break-through product which, he says, amazed him as much as his reaction to GPT3. Toby is right. NotebookLM is an astonishingly good product which, in the not too distant future, will make most podcasters like myself redundant. My only consolation is that my wife works for Google. And she, I'm proud to say, is impossible to replicate. Toby Walsh is Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and CSIRO's Data61. He is the winner of the prestigious Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science and was named on the international “Who's Who in AI” list of influencers. He appears regularly on TV and radio, has been profiled by the New York Times and has authored four books on AI for a general audience, the most recent ones entitled “Machines Behaving Badly” and “Faking It: Artificial Intelligence in a Human World” (Fall 2023). He is a Fellow of the Australia Academy of Science and was named by the newspaper The Australian as one of the “rock stars” of Australia's digital revolution. He has won both the Humboldt Prize and the NSW Premier's Prize for Excellence in Engineering and ICT. His Twitter account was voted in the top ten to follow to keep abreast of developments in AI.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode we explore what happens when change doesn't happen.Professor Dr Megan Davis is a professor of constitutional law known for her work in creating the Uluru Statement from the Heart and advocating for the 2023 Voice referendum. As an international human rights lawyer, Scientia Professor, and academic, Megan discusses the lessons she learned about engaging with the heart, and not just the head.·         How she finds the motivation to keep going after such a huge set-back·         The complexity of poverty and how vulnerability never leaves you·         Why she finds it difficult to call herself a leader·         And the importance of being the first Indigenous Australian to be elected to a UN body Host: Jenelle McMaster Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader at EY.Guest: Professor Dr Megan Davis  Pro Vice-Chancellor Society, Scientia Professor UNSWListen now: Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Messenger, Whatsapp and Instagram has recently let us know that our publicly posted photos and videos are about to be used to train their AI.  But what does that mean?  In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at why digital activists are so against this move and what, if anything, can we do to opt out if we choose.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  With thanks to:  Toby Walsh - Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales.  Producers: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Kally RintoulAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rob Brooks about the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on reshaping human sexual perspectives and interactions and how it revolutionizes our understanding in the realm of human sexuality. Rob Brooks, a Scientia Professor of Evolution at UNSW Sydney. He both founded and directed from 2007 to 2019 the Evolution and Ecology Research Centre. His research mostly considers the conflicting evolutionary interests that make sex sizzle and render reproduction complicated. He has won Australia's most prestigious award for science communication, the Eureka Prize, and is the author of Sex, Genes and Rock 'n' Roll: How evolution has shaped the modern world, which won the Queensland Literary Award for Science Writing. He has also written Artificial Intimacy: Virtual friends, digital lovers and algorithmic matchmakers which is the basis of todays conversation. This book considers humanity's evolved capacities for friendship, love, and intimacy, and what happens when they encounter new technologies like AI, social media, online dating, and virtual reality sex. Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/rob-brooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Andrew Martin about the intricate dynamics of Student Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement. Together, they delve deep into the strategies and challenges of "Putting The Horse Before The Cart," shedding light on the crucial steps needed to ensure academic success and personal growth. Andrew Martin, BA (Hons), MEd (Hons), PhD, is Scientia Professor, Professor of Educational Psychology, and Chair of the Educational Psychology Research Group in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is also Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford and a Registered Psychologist (Psychology Board of Australia). Andrew is recognized for his research on student motivation, engagement, learning, and achievement. His research bridges other disciplines, investigating motivation and engagement in sport, music, and work. Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/andrew-martinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Toby Walsh is joined by Vision Australia assistive technology guru and 'Talking Tech' presenter David Woodbridge to chat all things Artificial Intelligence. Toby Walsh is Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales, research group leader at Data61, adjunct professor at QUT, external Professor of the Department of Information Science at Uppsala University, an honorary fellow of the School of Informatics at Edinburgh University and an Associate Member of the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW. Need more from Professor Toby Walsh?  Listen to our recent Vision Australia Library presentation as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival, In conversation with Toby Walsh as he examines the possibilities and perils of emerging AI technologies, from ChatGPT to facial recognition and self-driving cars, with Elizabeth McCarthy. https://omny.fm/shows/interview-highlights/melbourne-writers-festival-special-in-conversati-1Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Andrew an Australian quantum computing expert that is working to create new era of "fault tolerant" quantum computing - but what does that mean, why is it revolutionary, how do quantum computers differ from the ones we use today, and what impact will they have on AI? GUEST OVERVIEW: Professor Andrew Dzurak is an innovator and entrepreneur in the global quantum technologies ecosystem, leading teams in both industry and academia. He is CEO & Founder of Diraq, a full-stack quantum computing company employing the silicon CMOS qubits developed by his team at UNSW Sydney over the past two decades. He is also concurrently a Scientia Professor in Quantum Engineering at UNSW Sydney, an ARC Laureate Fellow and a Member of the Executive Board of the Sydney Quantum Academy.

An in-depth look at the engineering inside a quantum computer, and also demonstrating the operational results live and how they are measured. With Professor Andrea Morello who is the Scientia Professor of quantum engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of New South Wales, and a Program Manager at the …

How can a “community of care” model be the future of mental health? Dr. Jill Bennett, a Scientia Professor and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow at the University of New South Wales advocates for demedicalizing mental health by emphasizing cultural and community-based solutions. She shares immersive media projects from her book, “The Big Anxiety: Taking Care of Mental Health in a Time of Crisis” that empower individuals through creative approaches to working with trauma and mental health with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams. Her vision of the future includes an inclusive experience that provides solutions for those marginalized by conventional approaches.Dr. Jill BennettWebsite: LinkedIn: Instagram: Connect with Health2049:Website: https://www.health2049.comFind the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> Timestamps:Dr. Jill Bennett's background. [03:04]Mental health arts festival, The Big Anxiety. [04:50]"The Big Anxiety: Taking Care of Mental Health in a Time of Crisis." [06:56]Treating people based on their experience. [08:58]Virtual reality, The Edge of the Present. [12:50]Why demedicalize mental health treatments? [18:04]Peer-led mental health trauma support. [20:21]Benefits of not imposing diagnostic criteria. [24:20]Downsides to demedicalizing mental health? [29:15]Changing the way we think about time. [33:25]Episode Web Page: https://www.health2049.com/episodes

It's all about artificial intelligence as the spring series continues with one of the leaders in the field, Scientia Professor Toby Walsh, chief scientist at the UNSW AI Institute.We talk about the potential for AI to become an existential threat to humanity, where you would or wouldn't want a human-shaped robot, whether AI constructs should be labelled as such, the ethics of feeding copies of books into large language models, creativity and copyright law, how to draw a platypus, and why you need a safe word to prove you're really you.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00201/Please support this podcast by throwing a few dollars into the tip jar at:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

Megan Davis and George Williams join Mark Kenny live on campus to talk about Australia's constitution and their new book, Everything you need to know about the Voice.Some critics of the Voice argue it would “introduce race” into the constitution, but is racial discrimination in fact a significant factor in the document and its history? Has the government dropped the ball by not running a civic education campaign in the lead-up to the referendum? And why is Australia's colonial history not better understood by the broader population? On this special episode of Democracy Sausage, recorded live on campus at The Australian National University (ANU), Professor Megan Davis and Professor George Williams AO join Professor Mark Kenny to talk about the upcoming referendum and their new book, Everything you need to know about the Voice.This episode was recorded live as part of the ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author series on 7 August 2023. Everything you need to know about the Voice was published by UNSW Press.Megan Davis is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Society), the Balnaves Chair of Constitutional Law, a Professor of Law and the Director of the Indigenous Law Centre at UNSW.George Williams AO is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Assurance), the Anthony Mason Professor and a Scientia Professor of Constitutional Law at UNSW.Mark Kenny is a Professor at the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) has hosted a series of conversations with leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts to study ChatGPT and its risks, looking to arrive at tangible recommendations for regulators and policymakers. These experts include Dr. Toby Walsh, Dr. Stuart Russell, Dr. Pedro Domingos, and Dr. Luciano Floridi, as well as our internal advisory board and research affiliates. The following is a conversation with Dr. Toby Walsh and Dr. Stuart Russell.  Dr. Toby Walsh is Chief Scientist at UNSW.ai, UNSW's new AI Institute. He is a Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney, and he is also an adjunct fellow at CSIRO Data61. He was named by the Australian newspaper as a "rock star" of Australia's digital revolution. He has been elected a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, a fellow of the ACM, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and of the European Association for Artificial Intelligence. He has won the prestigious Humboldt Prize as well as the NSW Premier's Prize for Excellence in Engineering and ICT, and the ACP Research Excellence award. He has previously held research positions in England, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland and Sweden. He has played a leading role at the UN and elsewhere on the campaign to ban lethal autonomous weapons (aka "killer robots"). His advocacy in this area has led to him being "banned indefinitely" from Russia. Dr. Stuart Russell is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California at Berkeley, holder of the Smith-Zadeh Chair in Engineering, and Director of the Center for Human-Compatible AI and the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public. He is a recipient of the IJCAI Computers and Thought Award and Research Excellence Award and held the Chaire Blaise Pascal in Paris. In 2021 he received the OBE from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and gave the Reith Lectures. He is an Honorary Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford, an Andrew Carnegie Fellow, and a Fellow of the American Association for Artificial Intelligence, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His book "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach" (with Peter Norvig) is the standard text in AI, used in 1500 universities in 135 countries. His research covers a wide range of topics in artificial intelligence, with a current emphasis on the long-term future of artificial intelligence and its relation to humanity. He has developed a new global seismic monitoring system for the nuclear-test-ban treaty and is currently working to ban lethal autonomous weapons. *** For show notes and past guests, please visit https://aiasiapacific.org/podcast/ For questions, please contact us at contact@aiasiapacific.org or follow us on Twitter or Instagram to stay in touch.

Scientia Professor Jane McAdam AO talks to Julia Morris about her new book, 'Asylum and Extraction in the Republic of Nauru' on 23 February 2023. This book provides an extraordinary glimpse into Nauru's offshore processing arrangement and its impact on islanders, workforces, and migrant populations. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in Nauru, Australia, and Geneva, as well as the archives of the British Phosphate Commission, Julia Morris charts the country's colonial connection to phosphate through to a new industrial sector in asylum. She explores how this extractive industry is peopled by an ever-shifting cast of refugee lawyers, social workers, clinicians, policy makers, and academics globally and how the very structures of Nauru's colonial phosphate industry, and the legacy of the ‘phosphateer' era, made it easy for a new human extractive sector to take root on the island. The book also highlights the institutional fabric, discourses, and rhetoric that inform the governance of migration around the world. Morris illuminates how refugee rights activism and #RefugeesWelcome-style movements are caught up in the hardening of border enforcement operations worldwide, calling for freedom of movement that goes beyond adjudicating hierarchies of suffering. Julia Morris is Assistant Professor of International Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Jane McAdam AO is Scientia Professor of Law and Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney.

Welcome to a Cosmos Insights podcast, where we talk to scientists in Australia about the impact of their work.This year's Prime Minister's Prize for Science has gone to a mathematician who wondered how much heat is contained in a kilogram of seawater, while he was swimming in freshwater in Boston.Trevor McDougall AC, Scientia Professor of Ocean Physics in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales, has received the Prime Minister's Prize for Science, recognising “his transformative impact in the study of oceanography and ocean thermodynamics. “Today Cosmos journalist Imma Perfetto talks to Scientia Professor McDougall about his work. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine websiteSubscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos WeeklyWatch and listen to all our Cosmos BriefingsSpecial 10% discount on Cosmos magazine print subscriptions (1 or 2 year), or 1 year Cosmos Weekly subscriptions for Cosmos Briefing podcast listeners!  Use coupon code COSMOSPOD in our shop. 

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh chats with Scientia Professor Jill Bennett Director of the Big Anxiety REsearch Centre (BARC) UNSW founder of the Big Anxiety Festival about the upcoming launch of the BARC and their work that is transforming mental health through cultural innovation. “The [BARC] is a unique transdisciplinary enterprise, dedicated to transforming thinking and practice in mental health through creative collaboration and cultural innovation”. [The BARC] “research lived experience through a unique combination of trauma-informed, psychosocial research and creative practice, developing the rich communications and engagement practices we need to understand, connect with and support everyday experiences of mental health, trauma and suicidality”.

By 2062, experts estimate that we will have created machines as intelligent as humans. Already AI has become so integrated into our everyday lives that it's often hard to detect… from home robots to smartphones telling you the fastest route home at the press of a button.  So what happens when those algorithms go wrong? Can AI be devious? And how can we be sure that we don't lose the human touch when we get zeros and ones to do the work for us? Computers can be frighteningly smart in some ways, but dangerously dim in other ways. We've seen plenty of examples in the news of algorithms exacerbating racial profiling, swaying election results, or increasing the spread of misinformation.  The success of AI means we can and should hand over many routine decisions to machines, but we must ensure we are vigilant in preventing unconscious bias and unintended consequences that creep unnoticed into the algorithms we create. In less than 10 minutes, or roughly the same amount of time it takes a computer to win a million games of chess, Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence Toby Walsh will explore how we can make sure mutant algorithms don't go too far. 10 Minute Genius10 Minute Genius is a programme designed to create a space in which you can engage with new ideas. It is a curated collection of UNSW Sydney's thinkers, dreamers, and envelope pushers to help you make some sense of this relentless information vortex. And because you're busy, all we ask of you is less than 10 minutes. For more information visit unsw.to/TobyWalshSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Psych Matters Professor Henry Brodaty explains recent advances in dementia research, diagnosis, treatment, and care. He presented this topic at the RANZCP Congress 2022 in Sydney, Australia and discusses many of the important points made during the presentation.Professor Henry Brodaty is a researcher, clinician, policy advisor and strong advocate for people with dementia and their carers.  At UNSW Sydney, he is Scientia Professor of Ageing and Mental Health and Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing. He has published extensively, is a senior psychogeriatrician at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. He serves on multiple committees for the NSW and Australian governments and WHO.Links:Forward with Dementia www.forwardwithdementia.auCheBA www.cheba.unsw.edu.auFeedback:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australian or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

Welcome to the UNSW's Defence Research Institute's podcast Defence Research, in episode three of season two, DRI Director Paul Maddison discusses the future of defence research with Professor Michelle Simmons who is a quantum physicist and a Scientia Professor at the University of NSW. Together they discuss quantum computing and how the capability of quantum technologies have the ability to accelerate the future and help our defence and defence industries become faster, smarter and more unpredictable in the race for capability superiority.

The first special-guest episode in the spring series is a fascinating chat about artificial intelligence, killer robots, and more with UNSW Scientia Professor Toby Walsh, chief scientist of the brand new UNSW AI Institute.In this episode we talk about neural networks, the dangers of algorithmic policing, Google Duplex, cryptocurrency, HAL 9000 (obviously) and other disembodied computers, tribbles, whether red-eyed robots will take over the world, and even the Australian government's illegal "robodebt" scheme.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00185/Please support this podcast at:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

Today on Brainwaves, we talk about ‘The Big Anxiety, Melbourne Naarm: A cultural festival of lived experiences'. We chat to its co-directors Jill Bennett, Scientia Professor of UNSW Sydney, and Renata Kokanović, Professor of RMIT University. Comprising a series events and exhibitions, the 3-week festival offers a range of creative and experimental experiences that advance innovations for mental health support, understanding and awareness. The two co-directors will discuss the concepts behind the festival including how it repositions mental health as a collective community-based responsibility, why lived experience is at its core, and some of the many highlights.   ‘The Big Anxiety' 2022 runs from 21 September to 15 October. It is presented in partnershipUNSW Sydney and RMIT University, and the festival program is produced by @RMITCulture with @YarraRangesCouncil    Find out more here: https://www.thebiganxiety.org

Good decision making is plastered all over self help and business books as the key to success, but if we could reliably make good decisions for ourselves every time, why don't we? That feeling of being stuck in the mud of indecision, especially when depression is at play, and the indecision just seems to hold us there and dig that hole even deeper for us is the point at which we get to that “now or never” point.  Does decision making always need to be about solving a problem? If you're asking yourself “how do I overcome chronic indecision and make progress” you probably feel like you've been cornered by that old foe, the imposter syndrome, and the procrastination tactics that surface when it comes out to play.  We make simple decisions every day, but even they can take a hit if we're feeling off balance. Sometimes delayed decisions are better decisions, and slowing down our decision making helps us to uncover some shortcuts that might not serve us well in all situations.  In this episode, we broaden the discussion around decision making, and the impact our mood and emotions can have on the choices we make. Louise talks about some of the decisions she's made in her life, in which she uprooted her life many times to progress her career in commercial radio, moving to new locations and resetting her social circle with each move, and when it comes to personal relationships past their use-by date, Louise describes the feeling of being that frog in the boiling pot.  Andy explores the choices he made with relation to his family, and how his choice to shake up the nature of those relationships came at the end of repeated behavioural patterns and expectations that existed well before he lost either of his parents. Having declared “I'm done” he now contemplates a life in which those people are absent either through death, or an inability to renegotiate family structure and boundaries.  Scientia Professor, Joe Forgas, from the University of New South Wales joins the voices of Cognitive Neuropsychologist at the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney Muireann Irish, author and coach Teisha Rose, Director of The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Maree Teesson and best selling Australian small business author Andrew Griffiths. Show notes, resources and transcript available at www.reframeofmind.com.au Support us on our Patreon and unlock bonus content at www.patreon.com/reframeofmind Reframe of Mind is a Welcome Change Media production. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reframe-of-mind. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vol 216, Issue 9: 16 May 2022. Professor Mark Harris is Scientia Professor and Executive Director of the Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity at UNSW Sydney. He talks about continuity of care in general practice to accompany his coauthored editorial, and Reed et al research, published by the MJA. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.

Toby Walsh is an Old Felstedian and a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence. Toby is a Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney, and he also leads the Algorithmic Decision Theory group at CSIRO Data61. Toby was named by the Australian newspaper as a "rock star" of Australia's digital revolution and regularly appears in the media talking about the impact of AI and robotics on society. He has been a leading voice in the discussion about lethal autonomous weapons (aka killer robots) speaking at the UN in New York and Geneva on the topic.  Toby's twitter account has been voted one of the top ten to follow to keep abreast of developments in Artificial Intelligence. Toby's latest book Machines Behaving Badly is due to be published in May 2022 and we look forward to hearing more about that today. 

By the year 2062, it is predicted that we will have built machines that are as intelligent as humans. Modern weapons will become more autonomous, machines will further infiltrate our daily lives, and the way we think of humanity will be permanently altered. To understand what lies ahead and learn from our past, Ann Mossop sits between Joanna Bourke and Toby Walsh in a conversation about the future of AI, killer robots and what it means to be human. Joanna Bourke is a historian, academic and professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London, and a Fellow of the British Academy.  Toby Walsh is a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence, ARC Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of AI at UNSW and CSIRO Data61, and adjunct professor at QUT.  

In this episode of Psych Matters, Professor Lee-Fay Low is joined by Professor Henry Brodaty, Associate Professor Lyn Phillipson and Dr Meredith Gresham to discuss how to tell someone they have dementia, the evidence for post-diagnostic treatments and support, and the resources available at https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/Professor Lee-Fay Low is Professor in Ageing and Health, University of Sydney. She is a registered psychologist and conducts research on rehabilitation and dementia, stigma, and interventions to improve quality of life of older people.Professor Henry Brodaty is a researcher, clinician, policy advisor and strong advocate for people with dementia and their carers.  At UNSW Sydney, he is Scientia Professor of Ageing and Mental Health, Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, and Director, Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration. He has published extensively, is a senior psychogeriatrician at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. He serves on multiple committees for the NSW and Australian governments and WHO.Lyn Phillipson is an Associate Professor in Public Health at University of Wollongong. Lyn has expertise in promoting understanding and change to support the creation of dementia friendly communities, improve respite for carers of people with dementia and improve dementia help-seeking and service utilisation . Dr Meredith Gresham is an Occupational Therapist with over 35 years clinical and research experience. Her practice has focused on dementia care in residential aged care, hospitals, community, rehabilitation and palliative care settings.   Links:Forward with Dementia https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/Feedback:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australian or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

Il lavoro nel campo dei computer quantistici di Andrea Morello, Scientia Professor alla University of NSW, è stato pubblicato sulla copertina di Nature, una delle più autorevoli riviste scientifiche a livello mondiale.

Recent world events have highlighted the impact of people's tendency to align with groups, supporting ideas or causes that ring true with their values. But what about that other tribe, the one we refer to as family? Scientia Professor, Joe Forgas AM chats to us about tribe identity in the context of family and the wider community, raising the question of whether it's better to hear the hurtful things people say because suppressing their freedom to say it doesn't remove their feeling about it anyway. Get ready for your first dose of “Joe bombs”!Andy and Louise talk about their own relationship to and with different 'tribes' in relation to family and work and how they have used those affiliations to limit themselves in the past.Let's keep the conversation going. You can find us on our websitewww.reframeofmind.com.auOr connect with us on social media:Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Pinterest | Tiktok———Reframe Of Mind is an Australian podcast series where we explore mental health topics with commentary from scientific and psychological researchers and practitioners, with people whose lived experience supports the research, and applying their learnings to our own lived experience.If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, please seek individual professional help.The following services may be able to offer some support: Mental Health Helplines Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reframe-of-mind. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Professor Toby Walsh, Laureate Fellow, Scientia Professor of AI at the University of New South Wales, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. Professor Walsh gives us a glimpse into the future potential for artificial intelligence in security. To hear more from Professor Walsh, be sure to catch his presentation at this year's Virtual Security Conference from Wednesday the 17th to Thursday to 18th of November. To register, visit https://securityexpo.com.au/whats-on/conference

Scientists say that 2021 is our last chance to stop the effects of climate change from fundamentally disrupting the weather patterns we've relied on for millennia. After a year's delay due to COVID, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference - also known as COP26 - is about to begin in Glasgow, providing a crucial opportunity for more than 100 world leaders to come together and chart our future on this planet. But what do the climate scientists themselves think of this pivotal moment? This week, Cosmos journalist Lauren Fuge, speaks to five Australian climate scientists – one each day – to give you an insider's guide into what's at stake at COP26, what to look out for, and what their hopes and fears are.Today, we talk to Professor Matthew England, a physical oceanographer and climate scientist. He is currently Scientia Professor of Ocean & Climate Dynamics at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos WeeklyWatch and listen to all our Cosmos BriefingsSpecial 10% discount on Cosmos magazine print subscriptions (1 or 2 year), or 1 year Cosmos Weekly subscriptions for Cosmos Briefing podcast listeners!  Use coupon code COSMOSPOD in our shop.

Today I'm speaking with returning guest, Rob Brooks! Rob is a Scientia Professor of Evolution at the University of New South Wales. He studies human mating preferences how cutting edge technologies are manipulating our evolved human nature and impacting culture. We also talk about political polarization, status and inequality, the conflict between societal and biological influences, creativity, and his new book "Artificial Intimacy: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers, and Algorithmic Matchmakers". Pre-order Rob's new book: Artificial Intimacy | Columbia University Press Follow Rob on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm speaking with returning guest, Rob Brooks! Rob is a Scientia Professor of Evolution at the University of New South Wales. He studies human mating preferences how cutting edge technologies are manipulating our evolved human nature and impacting culture. We also talk about political polarization, status and inequality, the conflict between societal and biological influences, creativity, and his new book "Artificial Intimacy: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers, and Algorithmic Matchmakers". Pre-order Rob's new book: Artificial Intimacy | Columbia University Press Follow Rob on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Heska Australia for supporting this very important series of episodes on mental health, resilience, and burnout prevention. Go to https://www.heska.com.au to find out about ways to re-imagine the way you run your in house labs and digital radiography. Professor Gordon Parker AO is Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of NSW. He is, amongst other things, founder of the Black Dog Institute, and Director of the Division of Psychiatry at Prince of Wales and Prince Henry Hospitals. In 2004 he received a Citation Laureate as the Australian Scientist most highly cited in Psychiatry/Psychology, and in 2018 he was a finalist for NSW Senior Australian of the Year. Oh, and that little AO that I read after his name is short for 'Order of Australia', which is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or humanity at large. He has published 20 books and over 1000 scientific papers, with his most recent book publication 'Burnout - A Guide to Identifying Burnout and Pathways to Recovery'. This book encapsulates groundbreaking new research and clarifies what exactly burnout is, what it isn't, what the risk factors are, how to spot it, prevent it, and fix it. And these are exactly the topics that we cover in this conversation with Prof Parker. We're well aware that our profession is one of the highest risk professions for burnout, so arming ourselves with a better understanding of this nemesis is critical. Burnout: A guide to identifying burnout and pathways to recovery: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/health-fitness/Burnout-Gordon-Parker-Gabriela-Tavella-and-Kerrie-Eyers-9781760878061 Go to https://thevetvault.com/podcasts/ for the show notes and to check out our guests' favourite books, podcasts and everything else we talk about in the show. If you want to lift your clinical game, go to https://vvn.supercast.tech for a free 2-week trial of our short and sharp high-value clinical podcasts. We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you'd like to give us some feedback please leave us a voice message by going to our episode page on the anchor app (https://anchor.fm) and hitting the record button, via email at thevetvaultpodcast@gmail.com, or just catch up with us on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/thevetvault/) And if you like what you heard then please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you're listening and sending a link to someone who you know will enjoy listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vet-vault/message

John Roberts, Scientia Professor at University of New South Wales Business School, sits down with Mark Jones to discuss quantifying the impact of marketing and the role marketers play in corporate social responsibility. Resources Better Marketing for a Better World  Chandy, Rajesh K., Gita Venkataramani Johar, Christine Moorman, and John H. Roberts. “Better Marketing for a Better World.” Journal of Marketing 85, no. 3 (May 2021) You might also like… Renee Garner on diversity of thought & inclusive leadership in marketing (amaysim) Amy Smith on brand purpose at T2 Tea

What happens to our libido after our brains, evolved over eons, collide with modern technology? Deep dive into the world of artificial intimacy with author and Scientia Professor of Evolution at the University of New South Wales Rob Brooks, as he unpacks his new book, 'Artificial Intimacy: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers, and Algorithic Matchmakers' which explores this in detail. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Morganti & Rowena Murray. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

How do racism and displacement intersect, and is the protection regime part of the problem or the solution? Hear E Tendayi Achiume (UN Special Rapporteur on Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia & Related Intolerance)and Nyadol Nyuon(Lawyer, community advocate and writer)in conversation at the closing session of the Kaldor Centre Conference 2020, held on 20 November 2020. Hosted by Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor and Kaldor Centre Director.

As technology continues to progress at lightning speed, the line between science and science-fiction become blurred. Technology moves faster than most industries and one thing that can lag behind the innovation is the ethics and morals questions that come up. Professor Toby Walsh is a Scientia Professor in Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales, he joins John Stanley to discuss the issue and share what 'deepfake' technology is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor George Williams AO, Dean of Law Faculty at the University of New South Wales and Anthony Mason Professor of Law and Scientia Professor, joins Michael regarding new calls for Western Australian to secede from the federation in the wake of the coronavirus lockdowns. Premier Mark McGowan has turned Western Australia into a fortress against infection which has shielded his community from the worst of the pandemic while increasing its separation from the nation. Not surprisingly, this has rekindled talk of Western Australia seceding from the federation with its movement gaining momentum because of the success of its isolation, and friction with the commonwealth and other states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eps 10: In today's episode I talk with Professor Toby Walsh! Toby is a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence. He is a Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW, and leads the Algorithmic Decision Theory group at Data61. He was named by the Australian newspaper as a "rock star" of Australia's digital revolution.

Professor Toby Walsh is a world-leader in artificial intelligence, author of “2062: The World that AI Made”, and a Scientia Professor, based at UNSW and Data61. In this episode, we ask: Why are most digital assistants “women” and most AI developers men? Should we be warned when we’re talking to a robot? What does the future of work look like in an automated world? What should be done about robots who can decide who to kill? Why has Toby changed his mind about the use of facial recognition software? And who should be responsible when AI goes wrong? You can find Toby’s latest book here - https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/2062

With on-campus learning almost non-existent in many universities, remote or online learning in the higher education sector is the status quo. While COVID-19 ushered in this change extremely quickly, institutions are wanting to ensure that a remote learning experience is comparable to an on-campus one and won’t negatively affect student learning and outcomes. An expert in this area is Andrew Martin, Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of New South Wales. His research interests lie in student motivation and the cognitive science of learning. He’s advocating a teaching approach called Load Reduction Instruction to help maintain high standards of teaching and learning remotely while the pandemic drags on. Load Reduction Instruction in grounded in educational psychology and its primary aim is to increase learners' long-term memory to promote deep learning. Before this can be achieved, however, students' long-term memory must be developed by relying on shorter, linear tasks that allow them to build up a foundation of knowledge. As Martin contends, practices such as teaching too much too soon, 'busy' screens with too much information to digest, and non-linear teaching and learning plans do nothing to help students with their long-term memory of the content and, subsequently, their understanding of the content becomes fragmented. This insightful podcast also raises questions about whether Australian universities are comparable in their online delivery and whether online learning should have been at the forefront of our minds years ago. It also touches on important issues of socialisation at university and how specific groups would be best placed to keep attending, if practical and safe.

In this Healthed lecture, Prof Parker a Scientia Professor at the School of Psychiatry; UNSW, describes the key features of borderline personality disorder and explains how it is best differentiated from bipolar disorders. He also explores how good practice management principles can be used to effectively deal with tricky and sensitive scenarios that GPs often deal with (hence reducing the need to have a conversation with the Medical Board).  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Morello, Scientia Professor of Quantum Engineering at the University of New South Wales (Australia), joins Dave to talk about the state of the art of quantum computing.

Today I am joined by Andrew Martin, Scientia Professor, Professor of Educational Psychology, and Co-Chair of the Educational Psychology Research Group in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, Australia. In addition to his many accolades, Andrew has passionately dedicated his career to studying educational psychology.It’s through this study that Andrew has gained a remarkable understanding of the best ways to learn, grow and adapt. His insight is enlightening and informative, especially in the face of our current state of transition and change. In this episode Andrew offers his vast knowledge of learning to adapt and tapping into our capacity to be adaptable.In my conversation with Andrew, I uncover:What “adaptability” is from a psychological perspective.How to adapt through the Coronavirus Pandemic.Employing, facilitating and teaching healthy ways for children to adapt to change.How to address children’s learning and adaptation at every stage of maturity.The link between our ability to adapt and our wellbeing.The difference between adaptation and resilience in the face adversity and change.Strategies to adapt well, no matter what life throws at you.Andrew so wonderfully explains the three key components we need to consider when we’re trying to adapt to change or new circumstances. He outlines the tools we need to regulate our reactions in order to adapt to our situation and maintain resilience in trying times.Listen in to learn more about the significance of adaptability, how to learn the skills of adaptability and the role adaptability plays in creating thriving lives.For a full transcript, guest profile, expert tips and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit potential.com.au/podcast or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

For many of us Covid-19 has meant a daily routine that likely involves watching the 1pm press conference, wondering when we will be out of stage four lockdown, then opening the fridge once for the hundredth time to see if something new has materialised.But for some people, there are much bigger questions to ask.What will the world look like after the pandemic? Why have some countries dealt with it so much better than others? And critically, how can we avoid this kind of pandemic from happening again?Technology Futurist, Geopolitics Specialist and Sci-Fi Novelist Dr Jamie Metzl is one person who is looking to answer all of these questions.Dr Metzl has a varied CV, including advising the World Health Organisation, the US National Security Council and the United Nations.Metzl is hosting a special Facebook live event next Sunday titled ‘Hacking the Coronavirus: The Future of Our World'.About Jamie Metzl's eventDr Jamie Metzl stands apart from his contemporaries with his exceptional insight into a diverse range of topics, including human genome editing, the ethics of our technology, and Asian economic and political issues. His impressive and storied resume led him to advise the World Health Organization, the U.S. National Security Council, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the United Nations. No. Big. Deal.As part of Think Inc.'s Outside The Box series, Jamie will delve into topics like: What is our future after the pandemic? Why do some Asian countries respond quicker and more effectively against a viral threat? How will an informed and educated global citizenry inoculate the world against the crises to come? How is genetic engineering set to revolutionise the core foundations of our lives — sex, war, love, and death? Will we be able to digitise and upload our consciousness to the cloud?Want to know what's next for the humble human species? Grab your tickets to Think Inc.'s, Outside The Box event, ‘Hacking the Coronavirus: The Future of Our World' with Dr Jamie Metzl.The event will be hosted by Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales and Data61. He is the author of the book 2062: The World that AI Made and he is a strong advocate for limits to ensure AI is used to improve our lives. Toby has been a leading voice in the discussion about autonomous weapons, speaking at the UN in both New York and Geneva on the topic. He is a Fellow of the Australia Academy of Science and recipient of the NSW Premier's Prize for Excellence in Engineering and ICT.This event will consist of a 30-minute presentation by Jamie, followed by a 30-minute fireside chat with the event host Toby Walsh, and a 30-minute Q&A session.Check out more info at thinkinc.org/metzl

Artificial intelligence (AI) is hard to see – but it's already being built into the infrastructure of our core institutions, from education, business, healthcare, hiring, to the work of government itself.  Dr Kate Crawford of the AI Now Institute, and co-creator of Anatomy of an AI System sat down with Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of AI, UNSW to discuss how AI systems are already radically changing the way businesses, governments, and individuals interact with one another. Addressing the far-reaching consequences of AI – social, environmental, economic, and political – is increasingly urgent.  “At this moment in the 21st century, we see a new form of extractivism that is well underway: one that reaches into the furthest corners of the biosphere and the deepest layers of human cognitive and affective being. Many of the assumptions about human life made by machine learning systems are narrow, normative and laden with error. Yet these assumptions are being inscribed into a new world, and will increasingly play a role in how opportunities, wealth, and knowledge are distributed.” – Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler, Anatomy of an AI System

Toby is a leader in Artificial intelligence, he is a Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales, he is the author of multiple books, including It's Alive!: Artificial Intelligence from the Logic Piano to Killer Robots and 2062: The World that AI Made. He is the co-chair of the Effective and ethical development of artificial intelligence working group that consults with the Australian government on how to deal with Artificial Intelligence. He helped write an open letter arguing for the ban on autonomous weapons and is a sought after speaker and consultant on all things Artificial Intelligence and the ethical implications it is having. This episode is a great introduction to the current state of Artificial intelligence.

As images of rising landfills and environmental devastation dominate our news feeds, society is officially awake to the impact that waste is having on our planet. While keep cups and reusable grocery bags have become common totems of progress, Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla is leading her own quiet revolution against waste, with incredible results. Under her leadership, the dynamic team at the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) aims to eliminate the concept of ‘waste’ through bold new Microfactory TM recycling capabilities. At this Learn@Lunch session, ‘waste trailblazer’ and materials scientist, Professor Sahajwalla, explained how an unwanted shirt, coffee grounds and other common waste items can be transformed into sustainable building materials. Meanwhile, her process for developing ‘green steel’ has diverted millions of old tyres from landfills. Through exploring this ground-breaking work, Professor Sahajwalla unpacked how such initiatives are crucial to help create a circular economy where materials are kept in use for as long as possible, to create a more sustainable society.

Leaders in Conversation is an evening for Business School Alumni Leaders and the Business School Advisory Council with a focus on cutting-edge research that is influencing and impacting business and society. On the 1st August UNSW Business School presented Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW Sydney. The esteemed Professor Walsh is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence and Fellow of the European Association for Artificial Intelligence. Joining Professor Walsh in conversation was Aurelie Jacquet, Chair of Standards Committee IT-043, the new national committee that mirrors the international standards on Artificial Intelligence.

For well over a decade, organisations across a range of sectors have put significant effort into improving gender diversity in the workplace. With this has come a wave of catchphrases, with concepts like "leaning in," "exposing unconscious bias," and "repairing the leaky pipeline" commonly employed by businesses to address this issue. However, progress on women's employment equality remains slow and in some cases, intractable. So what makes it so difficult? In this Learn@Lunch presentation, Scientia Professor Louise Chappell explored why gender justice in the workplace remains such an elusive goal. With a renewed focus on 'power politics', she highlighted the importance of understanding our approaches to power, and the privilege that stems from it. Using the political and construction sectors as examples, Professor Chappell presented a fresh approach to this longstanding issue, unpacking why tackling the advantage of men over the perceived deficits of women could be the key to driving transformative workplace change.

Maintain your brain: the secret to healthy brain ageing Our population is ageing more rapidly than ever before, with the number of people aged 60+ expected to rise to 2 billion by 2050 (22% of the total global population). As this older demographic grows, so too does the number of people at risk of living with dementia. Despite billions of dollars invested by big pharma there is still no drug to cure, reverse or even halt Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. However, there is evidence to show that – much like with heart disease or stroke – our lifestyle holds the key to preventing age-related cognitive decline. Dementia expert Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty AO discusses his work leading the world’s largest web-based trial to prevent cognitive decline at UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). Professor Brodaty reveals which key factors influence brain health, and the different activities we can adopt to maximise our chances of living longer with a healthy brain.

We are heading into a world where robots will be an increasingly important part of our lives. This won't just have an impact on the future of work, but on the future of everything. What will it mean if robots are our toys, our pets, our friends and our partners? If robots can be everything from carers to warriors, what does this mean not just for human lives, but for the way we understand human intelligence, human values, and humanity itself? If we want technology to create a better future for people all over the world, what do we need to do right now to make sure that we can steer these extraordinary developments in the right direction and avoid a dystopian future? Hear from a panel of experts including Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW; Ellen Broad, Head of Policy at the Open Data Institute; and Hae Won Park, research scientist in the Personal Robots Group at MIT Media Lab. This is a Sydney Science Festival event, part of National Science Week, and co-presented with the Sydney Opera House.

An estimated 26 million people a year were internally displaced by disasters and hazards between 2008 and 2015. These numbers will just get worse as climate change exacerbates the effects of natural disasters, increasing both internal and cross-border displacement. That is why we are releasing a series of episodes this season focusing on climate change. This week we kick off our series with Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor of Law and Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at the University of New South Wales. McAdam explains why people displaced by climate change don’t have refugee status — and how we can use existing legal frameworks to ensure their protection. Displaced is a production by the International Rescue Committee and Vox Media. You can read more about this episode in our show notes. Join our conversation about climate change by tweeting your thoughts to @grantmgordon and @rgurumurthy. Make sure you include the hashtag #DisplacedPodcast! One last thing: we are conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our survey here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Andrew Martin, PhD is Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of New South Wales specializing in motivation, engagement, achievement, and quantitative research methods. He is also Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney, Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Fellow of the American Educational Research Association, Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Fellow of the (Australian) College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists, and President of the International Association of Applied Psychology’s Division 5 Educational and School Psychology. I came across Dr. Martin's article published on “The Conversation” Titled : Preparing elite athletes for transition to life after sport should begin in childhood and knew I had to get him on the pod! It is safe to say that he didn't disappoint! This is a must-listen for parents of young athletes, coaches and athletes struggling in their transition to life after sports. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded in the future. Dr. Martin was recording on June 6th at 9:30 am and I was recording at 7:30pm on June 5th! Below are a list of talking Dr. Martin and I discuss throughout this episode: “LONG AFTER OUR PHYSICAL ABILITIES HAVE FADED, OUR SELF-WORTH WILL STILL BE OUR CORE FOUNDATION AND OUR CORE NEED AND CORE DRIVE.” How Dr. Martin's lack of motivation in school influenced his interest in educational psychology. Dr. Martin’s experience of with diminished self worth and loss of identity in the sport of cricket. How identities are formed early in life. Why some parts of identity are genetic. Symptoms athletes show when struggling in their transition to life after sports. How social media has brought the athlete transition into the spotlight – high profile trag

    Dr. Andrew Martin, PhD is Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of New South Wales specializing in motivation, engagement, achievement, and quantitative research methods. He is also Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney, Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Fellow of the American Educational Research Association, Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Fellow of the (Australian) College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists, and President of the International Association of Applied Psychology’s Division 5 Educational and School Psychology. I came across Dr. Martin's article published on “The Conversation” Titled : Preparing elite athletes for transition to life after sport should begin in childhood and knew I had to get him on the pod!  It is safe to say that he didn't disappoint! This is a must-listen for parents of young athletes, coaches and athletes struggling in their transition to life after sports. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded in the future.  Dr. Martin was recording on June 6th at 9:30 am and I was recording at 7:30pm on June 5th! Below are a list of talking Dr. Martin and I discuss throughout this episode: “LONG AFTER OUR PHYSICAL ABILITIES HAVE FADED, OUR SELF-WORTH WILL STILL BE OUR CORE FOUNDATION AND OUR CORE NEED AND CORE DRIVE.” How Dr. Martin's lack of motivation in school influenced his interest in educational psychology. Dr. Martin’s experience of with diminished self worth and loss of identity in the sport of cricket. How identities are formed early in life. Why some parts of identity are genetic. Symptoms athletes show when struggling in their transition to life after sports. How social media has brought the athlete transition into the spotlight – high profile tragedies Explanation of Contingent self worth.  “WHEN YOU SUCCEED YOU FEEL WORTHY, WHEN YOU FAIL YOU FEEL WORTHLESS” What parents can do to develop a healthy identity for their children. How to separate worth from achievement. The development of fear of failure. The strategies people use to respond to fear of failure. Perfectionism. Self sabotage and it's relation to anxiety. Disengagement. “ NO ONE PART OF OUR LIFE SHOULD CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN 1/3 TO OUR SELF-WORTH OR SELF-ESTEEM.” The danger of special treatment – consequences and boundaries. Does being an elite athlete require and unbalanced identity? How you can make yourself well rounded without cutting into your training time. The importance of celebrating the attitude and effort over ability. The importance of how meaning is attached to failure and success. “MISTAKES ARE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES” The difference between male’s and females in their transition to life after sports. It’s not too late, tips for establishing a new identity. The benefits of developing a personal best regime. WHERE CAN YOU CONNECT WITH DR. ANDREW MARTIN? RESEARCH GATE | UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Download Episode 131 : iTunes | Stitcher 

In the years ahead, will driverless cars prevent accidents or cause them? Will intelligent machines spell the death knell of the modern workforce, or present shiny new opportunities? Will Siri one day shed the friendly voice and reveal itself as the malevolent HAL 9000? Love it or fear it, artificial intelligence is becoming an indispensable part of our lives, and there’s no denying that technological advancement has a transformative effect on society and the economy. While many relish the streamlined existence that AI can create, for others the risk of a Terminator-esque Skynet takeover seems incredibly real. As AI developments continue, questions around risk, ethics and application arise. At our May Learn@Lunch presentation, leading researcher and UNSW Scientia Professor Toby Walsh discussed some of the common misconceptions around AI today, shared his predictions around what AI will achieve by 2050, and shed light on whether mankind should feel liberated or threatened by a world in which the intelligence of machines may one day surpass our own.

In this episode I introduce the big ideas I'm tackling in the podcast: academic freedom, research silencing and contested science. I interview Ketan Joshi and Debbi Long.Read my PhD thesis here (if you really want)Check out Scientia Professor of Evolutionary Ecology Rob Brooks' article about research failing the 'pub test' hereFind more from energy, science and technology expert and all-round legend Ketan Joshi hereRead some of the stuff anti-wind groups said about me hereWatch Vice Chancellor of Oxford Louise Richardson's on 'uncomfortable' education from a CNN interview hereRead Jackie Ashley's 'safe spaces' article here

Speakers: Kyle Wiens | Veena Sahajwalla | Nicholas Chileshe Host: Robyn Williams We’re running out of resources but according to this panel, we’re going to be ok. Can we compete with the convenience of the garbage dump and the latest iPhone? Are tech companies taking away our right to extend the life of products? Is a waste-free economy possible? iFixit founder Kyle Wiens, UNSW’s Scientia Professor of Materials Science, Veena Sahajwalla and UniSA’s reverse logistics expert Nicholas Chileshe know a thing or two about delaying entropy, so let’s ask them.

The scale of the Middle East refugee crisis is overwhelming authorities. But war, failed states and climate change seem to be the new world normal – and so does the global flow of desperate people. What does it mean for the future? Philippe Legrain is a critically acclaimed thinker and communicator who has also been a senior policy adviser. A senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics’ European Institute, he is the founder of Open Political Economy Network (OPEN), an international think-tank. A columnist for Project Syndicate, Foreign Policy and CapX, he commentates for many international media outlets. From 2011 to 2014 he was economic adviser to the President of the European Commission and head of the team providing the president with strategic policy advice. Previously he was special adviser to World Trade Organisation director-general Mike Moore and trade and economics correspondent for The Economist. Philippe is the author of four successful books, includingImmigrants: Your Country Needs Them (2007), which was shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year, and European Spring: Why Our Economies and Politics are in a Mess – and How to Put Them Right(2014), which was among the FT’s Best Books of 2014. His first study for OPEN is Refugees Work: A Humanitarian Investment that Yields Economic Dividends (2016). As The Economist's environment correspondent, Miranda Johnson attended UN climate negotiations at COP21, the UN Paris Climate Conference, and the GLACIER conference on the state of the Arctic, in Alaska, last year. She also helped run The Economist's own recent events on energy and sustainability in England. Prior to this, Miranda was the influential UK title’s US southeast correspondent based in Atlanta, Georgia, and has written for its International, Europe, United States, Britain, China, Science and Business sections, on topics ranging from youth unemployment to energy policy and smartphones to fiscal corruption. Miranda also edited online coverage as a science correspondent and served as the editorial assistant for The Economist’s 'The World in 2014' publication. Hamish Macdonald is an award winning International Affairs Correspondent and Harvard Fellow. In recent years Hamish has covered war in Ukraine, the rise if ISIS in the Middle East, missing Nigerian schoolgirls, and the Gaza conflict. Previously, Hamish worked as anchor and correspondent for Aljazeera English. At Australia’s Ten Network he was creator, Executive Producer & host of prime-time documentary series ‘The Truth Is?’. Hamish has received a prestigious Walkley Award for Journalism and a Human Rights Australia Award for Journalism. Britain’s Royal Television Society named him “Young Journalist of the Year” in 2008 and GQ Magazine named Hamish “Media Man of the Year” in 2012. Jane McAdam is Scientia Professor of Law and Director of the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW. She is a non-resident Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy at The Brookings Institution in Washington DC, a Research Associate at Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre, and an Associated Senior Fellow at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway. Professor McAdam publishes widely in international refugee law and forced migration, with a particular focus on climate change and mobility. She is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Refugee Law, the leading journal in the field. Professor McAdam serves on a number of international committees, and has provided expert advice to organizations including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Organization for Migration, and the World Bank. She holds a doctorate in law from the University of Oxford, and first class honours degrees in law and history from the University of Sydney. In 2013, she was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. In 2015, she was honoured as one of Australia's top ten Women of Influence, winning the ‘global’ category of the Australian Financial Review and Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence awards.

Distinguishing between grief and depression can at times be clinically challenging. While both may manifest in similar ways, there are some key differences helpful in separating the two. However, grief and depression can also co-occur with the course of one influencing the other, further adding to the complexity of the presentation. This month's Black Dog Institute Expert Insight forum brings together clinicians, researchers and consumers to answer questions on managing grief and depression in clinical practice. Panel members: Professor Gordon Parker, Scientia Professor, University of New South Wales, Consultant Psychiatrist, Prince of Wales Psychiatry; Amelia Paterson, Researcher, Black Dog Institute; Michael Dash, Bereavement Coordinator, Sydney Local Health District; Sharyn McGee, Lived Experience Representative Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant Recording and sound production: James Stewart, audioPost Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Professor Jane McAdam focuses here on the relocation of the Banaban population from Ocean Island (previously one of the Gilbert & Ellice Islands, now Kiribati) to Rabi Island in Fiji after the Second World War. Professor McAdam is Scientia Professor of Law and the Director of the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at the University of New South Wales. She holds an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, and is a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington DC and a Research Associate at the Refugee Studies Centre.