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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 1H 13M

A matter of life and tech

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Does the rise of AI mean the death of the humanities? Hear from University of Sydney star academics Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer; with music from Titus Grenyer. For centuries, the humanities and technology have existed alongside and augmented each other. If we dive into their shared story, we can learn valuable lessons about how to both embrace our humanity and engage with new technology. Explore a story 600-years in the making that will surprise, inspire, and help you thrive IRL in our tech-inflected future. Presented by Sydney Ideas, this event was held live at the Sydney Opera House on 19 May 2026. For more info and resources, visit the Sydney Ideas website: https://go.sydney.edu.au/wGRDGA

Does the rise of AI mean the death of the humanities? Hear from University of Sydney star academics Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer; with music from Titus Grenyer. For centuries, the humanities and technology have existed alongside and augmented each other. If we dive into their shared story, we can learn valuable lessons about how to both embrace our humanity and engage with new technology. Explore a story 600-years in the making that will surprise, inspire, and help you thrive IRL in our tech-inflected future. Presented by Sydney Ideas, this event was held live at the Sydney Opera House on 19 May 2026. For more info and resources, visit the Sydney Ideas website: https://go.sydney.edu.au/wGRDGA

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