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Neurodiversity and the Law

Posted on 29 Days Ago by Elle Brooker

Check out ‘Neurodiversity and the Law’ online

Date: Tue, May 23

Time • 7:00 PM AEST

Snowcrash the book: Explore the Metaverse origin story

Posted on Aug 1 by Elle Brooker

This week marks four years since the blog started and 20 plus years since I read a book that anticipated the human and citizenship dimensions of an immersive, online, digital and connected world hosting rival frameworks commanding human loyalty and shaping identity that still interest me today.

From the moment Hiro Protagonist crashed into a pool, mid pizza delivery ‘Snowcrash’ captured my attention and held it, in full defiance of my usual disinterest in sci-fi in ways not seen since ‘Star Trek Next Gen’.

If you’re a fan of the book, come visit the book club at the Metaverse store on 11 August, 318 Little Collins Street, Melbourne,

In Conversation with Annabel Crabb | Counterpoint: Women in Government

Posted on Sep 8, 2021 by Elle Brooker

AusInnovation hosts the inimitable Annabel Crabb free and in person.

Join in for ‘Counterpoint: Women in Government’.

Click here for tickets and details.

Registration essential.

Date: Thu, Sep 23 2021

• 4:00 PM AEST

Centre for Legal Innovation – What should I automate?

Posted on Jul 9, 2021 by Elle Brooker

Automating frequently followed procedures is the new big thing, but what you can automate, versus what you should automate might surprise you.

Check out ‘What should I automate?’

The million dollar question.

Mon, Aug 9 • 1:00 PM AEST online

Monash Uni presents ‘What next for robots in public space?’

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Elle Brooker

This week’s theme is public use of technology.

First it was IoT and emergencies in Lake Nona, with Verizon, now it’s Melbourne with “What next for robots in public space?”

Wed, Jun 4:00 PM AEST

Location: Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Details and bookings on Eventbrite here

Can’t make the gig? Find something else to do.

Free afterwork events covering everything from AI to Zoom in the Tec and The City Calendar.

Dr Anthony S. Fauci online tonight for UNSW

Posted on Apr 14, 2021 by Elle Brooker

Inaugural David Cooper Lecture with Dr Anthony S. Fauci

Date: Wed, Apr 14 • 6:30 PM AEST

Wednesday 8am AEST. The Power of Purpose: social enterprise start ups as a force for good

Posted on Aug 11, 2020 by Elle Brooker

Innovation Bay presents The Power of Purpose – how companies are implementing impact change.
Impact-driven startups are on the rise in Australia. These are businesses with social and environmental good embedded into their business models…

Details here