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Mass urbanisation: why do we flock together?
We know we've already entered the era of mass urbanisation and we often hear about the negatives. So what propels more and more of us to live in the urban jungle? Physicist Luis Bettencourt thinks he knows the answer. Also new technologies and new approaches to improve our cities.
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ICT- a case of build it and they shall come?
Do we make a mistake if we think that ICT alone can solve all the developing world's problems? There are lots of examples where information and communication technologies are being used as a tool for international development. But do we make a mistake if we think that ICT alone can solve all the developing world's...
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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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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.
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Decision Trees, gaming and personal health
In this episode - the intriguingly named Decision Tree, self tracking tools, Second Life and the use of video games in aged care facilities? They're all part of a growing trend around personalised health and the way technology can be used to improve our health and wellbeing. Guests Thomas GoetzExecutive Editor of Wired Magazine and...