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Evolution of technology


Are we prepared should the evolution of smarter-than-human technology pose a danger to humanity? Stephen Hawking has said that 'unless mankind redesigns itself by changing our DNA by altering our genetic make-up, computer-generated robots will take over the world.' Listen in full
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Girls and games


Why are girl gamers being harassed and abused online? We meet the founder of the Older Wiser Lifestyles program helping people who develop an addiction later in life. Plus the first in our series celebrating that it's never too late to learn. Listen in full
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Talkback: do we love our smartphones too much?


Smartphones are internet enabled mobile phones, and more than 50% of Australians own one (maybe more like three quarters of us by some estimates), Radio National's Natasha Mitchell and her guests Mark Pesce and Mark Eiden discuss. Clearly we love them—and why shouldn't we? They've have got everything: the internet, apps, cameras, navigation, games. But...
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Australian cinematography


The book The Shadowcatchers is an entirely volunteer project from the members of the Australian Cinematographers Society. It shows the history of Australian cinematography from the silent films of pre-WWI to the present day. The book is full of profiles of some of the best of Australia's cameramen and women, including examples of them working...
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Journalism 2.0: the future of journalism


Is the digital age changing both journalism and journalists? Will easier access to information lead to greater government and corporate accountability? And what would you do if you found yourself in a swimming race with former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin? This week we take you to a Sydney Writers' Festival discussion hosted by the Media...

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