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Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues... more
FAQs about Big Ideas:How many episodes does Big Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,429 episodes available.
December 27, 2018Did the science investigating gender differences get women wrong?While we like to think of science as neutral , can we entirely separate the scientist from the science when it comes to gender difference? A science journalist discusses gender bias in the research about the differences between men and women....more55minPlay
December 26, 2018The virtue of dark humourLaughing in the face of crisis and trouble. A good sense of humour lets people see hope in an otherwise hopeless situation. And it’s the glue that keeps relationship together....more55minPlay
December 25, 2018Parliament House turns 30New parliament house is one of our iconic buildings. It attracts thousands of visitors as well as being the engine room of our democracy. Builders, politicians and artists discuss how well the building has met its design brief in supporting our system of government and promoting Australian design....more54minPlay
December 24, 2018Anxiety, depression, and the 'fairy tale filter'Jill Stark was wracked by anxiety and depression. She talks to Paul Barclay about hitting rock bottom, the myth of happiness, and what her struggles have taught her....more55minPlay
December 22, 2018BBC Reith 1: War and humanityMargaret MacMillan explores the history of war. People throughout time have dreaded dead and destruction, but also benefited from the progress that war can bring. Due to copyright restrictions we can't provide a download or stream of this lecture....more1minPlay
December 20, 2018Archie Roach-a life in songIndigenous singer-songwriter Archie Roach talks about his life as a child of the stolen generations and how it's shaped his life and music....more55minPlay
December 19, 2018Theatre for dissent and oppositionAn expert panel explains why performing art should be used as a tool of dissent and why we need to fight for our freedoms also in a democracy – or we will lose them....more55minPlay
December 18, 2018The value of co-operativesCo-operatives might be the answer to the challenges of the gig-economy. They can bring collective dynamics into an increasing individualized and complex work environment....more55minPlay
December 17, 2018Is the simple life a good life?How do we strip back our lives, smell the roses, embrace frugality and simplicity?...more55minPlay
December 13, 2018Australian men are prone to lonelinessRecent studies have shown that men are especially prone to loneliness and find it more difficult to deal with and recover from – particularly in Australia....more55minPlay
FAQs about Big Ideas:How many episodes does Big Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,429 episodes available.