Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
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Power to the People - the growth of adult education in Sydney
<p>Explore the history of mass education in NSW from the 1820s with the first Subscription Library, the beginning of the Australian Museum, followed by Trade Associations and the School of Arts,
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ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
...ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
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Looking Up and Looking In - one Scientist's journey to understand our atmosphere
<p>Climate change is both topical and contested today, but it was not so long ago that climate change as a science was little understood. The study of the atmosphere and climate, especially from a
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Australians - Who Are We Really?
<p>The romantic image of Australians is as laid-back, relaxed, charming larrikins. But is this true? Was it ever true? Have we changed and if so why? We will look at the research to find out who we
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Scam Awareness - Your Best Defence
<p>Scamwatch received 301,791 scam reports in 2023. On top of that, many scams go unreported. Learn what goes on behind these scams, the steps that you can take to avoid being scammed and what to do
...Scam Awareness - Your Best Defence
<p>Scamwatch received 301,791 scam reports in 2023. On top of that, many scams go unreported. Learn what goes on behind these scams, the steps that you can take to avoid being scammed and what to do
...Scam Awareness - Your Best Defence
<p>Scamwatch received 301,791 scam reports in 2023. On top of that, many scams go unreported. Learn what goes on behind these scams, the steps that you can take to avoid being scammed and what to do
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Film Night for Life After Death - What the Doctors Say
A free film night to watch <em>Defend Your Life</em> to promote the course: <a href="https://www.weasydney.com.au/course/LDWDS">Life After Death - What the Doctors Say</a>
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AI - A Brief Introduction for the Curious
<p>What is AI and what does it have to do with Jorge Luis Borges’ wonderful short story “The Library of Babel”? While you may know about some AI tools, we explore the history of AI, how it works and
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Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Reactors
<p>Should Australia embrace nuclear energy? This is a question which will, undoubtedly, be the subject of intense debate in the coming months. Citizens wishing to engage in this debate should
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The Art of Plot Development
<p>Knowing how to structure, develop and pace the plot for an engaging narrative can be a tricky task to master. There’s the issue of deciding on the overall purpose of the story and the message for
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Creating Superhumans - The Ethics of Human Enhancement
<p>Science and technology are redefining what it means to be human. The ethics of human enhancement explores questions of making ourselves smarter, stronger, younger, and even more moral. Can
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