Natasha Mitchell
Host at Science Friction
Presenter, Facilitator and Co-Producer at Big Ideas
Journalist at ABC News (Australia)
Host, BIG IDEAS. Host/founder, Science Friction (2017-23) & All in the Mind (2002-12).Host, Life Matters(2012-16) @RadioNational Ex @WFSJ VP, @KSJatMIT. AUDIO
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Simon Rose |David Le May |Claire Slattery |Natasha Mitchell
We know them as Zuckerberg, Musk, Bezos, Gates, Jobs. But to Kara Swisher, they're Mark, Elon, Jeff, Bill, and Steve. She was once a Silicon Valley insider, but now she's one of big tech's most vocal critics. This event was recorded at Adelaide Writers Week on Monday 3 March 2025.
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abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Karin Zsivanovits |David Le May
It's the story that sustainable environment regulation and programs ALWAYS come at the cost of jobs and prosperity. It doesn't matter whether it's true or not, talking about the risk to profits usually drowns out the alternative narrative of scientists and environmental campaigners. Peter Cosier was there, at the beginning — and talks about the wins and losses of environmental politics in Australia.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Karin Zsivanovits |David Le May
Is prison time for violent offenders mostly about appeasing a sense of revenge? And if so, are there better ways to rehabilitate perpetrators? Dr Gwen Adshead assesses the effectiveness and impact of therapeutic interventions and restorative justice - and she's looking at how Norway does it. The 2024 BBC Reith lecture seriesSpeakersDr Gwen AdsheadAward-winning forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, author of The Devil You Know.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Karin Zsivanovits |David Le May
The long term impact of childhood trauma on your body and mind is profound and devastating. Many perpetrators of violent crimes have suffered abuse themselves. But is it as easy as to say that trauma causes violence? There are many more people who have lived through trauma and don’t start hurting others. The 2024 BBC Reith lectureSpeakersDr Gwen AdsheadAward-winning forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, author of The Devil You Know.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Karin Zsivanovits |David Le May
You all have the capacity for evil behaviour in you — given the right mix of circumstances. Rigidity of thinking about others, egocentricity, setting your moral rule book and dehumanising victims are contributing factors. But just as innate to you is the antidote to evil: goodness. Find out how to maintain this fine balance on Big Ideas. This is the second 2024 BBC Reith lectureSpeakersDr Gwen AdsheadAward-winning forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, author of The Devil You Know.
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Australia's housing crisis has NOT always been with us. What choices created it, what choices will fix it? Are politicians courageous enough? Joining me at @adelwritersweek @MaiyAzize @AlanKohler @purplepingers @AmyRemeikis BIG IDEAS & plenty of them https://t.co/7QHFGG6ywK
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How has the fossil fuel industry wielded influence over Oz governments & policy? What does it take to make ambitious change in the public interest, without vested interests getting in the way? 4 header panel I hosted at @adelwritersweek Hear BIG IDEAS https://t.co/jychJLyvX3