Big Ideas

Turkish journalist Ece Temelkuran on the the impact of right-wing populism and a discussion on authoritarian leaders and womens rights

Since the late 18th centuries, Indigenous Australians have travelled to Britain in significant numbers to gain new knowledge and report their observations back home - making sense of their changing world. It's largely unreported in historic documents. Historian Jack Maynard provides an Indigenous perspective of these journeys.

Chemicals in the air, soil and water which are the by-product of manufacturing can pose a risk to human health. In this era of social media there's often conflicting information about hazardous chemicals and the best way to clean them up. Who do communities turn to for information and remediation?

Inspired teaching can change lives. What are the ingredients of great teaching, and great schools?

Many voters are angry or frustrated about what’s happening at every level of government. But their disaffection doesn’t erupt in major street protests but leads to disinterest and cynicism. So, do voters see through the spin? Are they gullible or plain stupid?

What happens to your body as you age and can you turn back the clock? Biochemists are unlocking the secrets of ageing which drive the increased risk of chronic disease. We now have a better understanding of why diet and exercise works.

If Britain leaves the EU, where does that leave us? It may be an opportunity to strengthen our relationship. The European Union’s our second largest trading partner and trade-wise, we might score a better deal. We also have a common interest in a rules-based international order and regional security.

Digital technology is transforming how we work, play and communicate. It's a battle to retain any privacy with dollar signs attached to all our data. Can we pushback and change the daily ritual of using the internet and social media?

How does the future look to you? Worried machines will take your job? For workers in developing countries, the digital revolution could make life even more precarious. Join an urban sociologist as he travels along the backroads to observe the impact of artificial intelligence.

How will artificial intelligence transform developing countries and are we taming digital disruption?