The library was once a temple of books. But much of what filled library shelves is now available online, without you having to leave your computer or mobile. What are libraries doing to ensure they don’t become extinct? Well, it appears the library of the future will be a content creator, a publisher, and a...

The internet has spawned an alternative economy, connecting consumers who want to swap, share and rent goods and services rather than buy from conventional retailers. So is this good for the community and the planet? Join the panel at the Festival of Sydney as they discuss collaborative consumption. Guests Ross Gittens, Economics Editor, Sydney Morning...

Investigative journalist Gerard Ryle was anonymously leaked a massive hard drive containing the financial secrets of politicians, con-men and the mega-rich from all over the world. He talks about what he found, new ways of getting a big story out to audiences, and the future of investigative journalism - which might not be as bleak...

Afghan women are saying they are terrified of the restrictions and abuse they will face in a post-2014 Afghanistan. They are warning that women's rights are being traded away in power-sharing negotiations between the Karzai Government, the Taleban and other groups. Hear their first-hand accounts at a recent Amnesty International discussion.

The biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression has generated a surge of interest in Marx’ work. Tonight on Big Ideas, David Harvey looks at the nature of capitalism and points out fundamental contradictions of capital. David Harvey is one of the world’s foremost Marx scholars. Guests David Harvey Marx scholar and Distinguished Professor of...