Humanity is perhaps more electronically connected than ever - from cell phones to social media, to online influencers. Yet, most generations also report increased levels of disconnection as well, with physical connections seemingly on the way out. In this talk by Michael Couch he considers past reflections and current views on the link between loneliness, depression, and anxiety, as whether this epidemic might even be considered a medical or moral crisis.

Humanity is perhaps more electronically connected than ever - from cell phones to social media, to online influencers. Yet, most generations also report increased levels of disconnection as well, with physical connections seemingly on the way out. In this talk by Michael Couch he considers past reflections and current views on the link between loneliness, depression, and anxiety, as whether this epidemic might even be considered a medical or moral crisis.

This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.

This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.

This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.

This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.

This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.

This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.

This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.

Trump is in charge! What happened, and How? What has yet to happen, what is unresolved, and what surprises may the coming months hold? In this 2-hour course we will reflect on the 2023-24 campaign, its twists and turns, its beginning and outcomes, to reflect on what it might mean for America, for New Zealand, and for the world.

Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics, and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.