Big Ideas

By ABC Radio

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

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The podcast currently has 1,429 episodes available.

Big Ideas episodes:

May 14, 2018 Memories and fears
Understanding how we can protect our memories and keep a check on our worst fears.
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55min
May 10, 2018 Lessons from past resistance movements
What lessons can we learn from previous progressive movements? Long-time activist Mary Frances Berry shows how protest is an essential ingredient of politics.
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54min
May 09, 2018 Bridging the brain-mind gap
New scientific technology and research found that there are more commonalities between brain and mind than we thought.
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54min
May 08, 2018 Robots that look like us
Who decides what robots look like and how they should be used?
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54min
May 07, 2018 An ethical lens on life choices
An ethical lens on life choices
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54min
May 03, 2018 A doctor’s right to refuse treatment
Should a doctor have the right to refuse a legally permitted test or treatment based on a conscious objection?
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54min
May 02, 2018 Corporate social responsibility and social business
A successful business is no longer judged solely on the wealth created for shareholders but also for its contribution to the social and ecological health of the planet.
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54min
May 01, 2018 Adapting to a changing climate
The social impact of an uncertain and unpredictable climate and building cities to cope with flooding.
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55min
April 30, 2018 Fourth industrial revolution
The fourth industrial revolution is changing the way we live, work and communicate.
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55min
April 26, 2018 Reconciliation and recognition
Achieving a fundamental shift in the status of indigenous Australians.
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54min

FAQs about Big Ideas:

How many episodes does Big Ideas have?

The podcast currently has 1,429 episodes available.