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Space 2.0 and an update on Australian Space
Is it possible to build your own satellite? Or to use your digital camera to map the geology of the moon? We examine the idea of space 2.0 - the open sourcing of space exploration. We also get an update on what's happening with the Australian space scene. Guests Dale DoughertyFounder and General Manager of...
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Direct democracy
In Switzerland voters not only elect the government, they also directly vote on policy issues and legislation passed by the parliament. What can Australia learn from Switzerland? Guests Hanspeter KriersiProfessor of Comparative Politics at the University of Zurich Bruno KaufmannPolitical Scientist and Founder and President of the Initiative and Referendum Institute. Wolf LinderPolitical scientist, emeritus...
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Cultural competence training
Cultural competence training aims to educate Australians to better identify and challenge their cultural assumptions, values and beliefs. It's been in the news recently following the story of what happened to Tarren Betteridge, a young Aboriginal woman who'd missed out on a job with GenerationOne because she was told her skin was not dark enough...
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The end of TV?
Will the explosion of multimedia entertainment options and devices spell the end of TV? Not according to recent survey results from the UK. British communications regulator Ofcam found that people still watch around four hours of TV a day, holding a steady share of consumers' attention despite the growth in internet and other viewing options...
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Transparency, empowerment and interactivity
Modern tracking technology is being used to promote transparency, empowerment and interactivity. This program takes a look at several interesting initiatives. Guests Erik HersmanDirector of Operations at Ushahidi. Leo BonanniFounder of Sourcemap. Rebekah HeacockCo-Director of the Technology for Transparency Network. Darren MottoliniBusiness Development Manager at Landgate.