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National Science Week: Big data and shrinking democracies

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The Washington Post’s mantra reads: “Democracy dies in darkness” and yet their unrelenting spotlight on the want-to-be autocrat Trump is simultaneously driving their revenue machine.

The media’s business model is built around numbers – more readers = more money and readers can’t get enough of Trump. Join publisher of CityMag, Josh Fanning as he takes you ‘behind the paywall’ and walks you through the basics of the media’s business model and how – despite all the trouble its caused – data and the Internet can strengthen the democratic process.

By Joshua Fanning, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, CityMag

National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation.

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National Science Week: Democratic Digging – community archaeology and citizen science

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Ever wanted to take part in an archaeological dig? Then this is the talk for you!

Join Dr Adam Paterson (South Australian Maritime Museum) for a revealing discussion about community approaches to archaeology, how they have been applied in the past and new projects.

National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation.

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National Science Week: Reclaiming the Fact

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As automation, climate change and fake news emerge as major influences on democracies this century, it has never been more important, or more challenging, to engage and inform our citizens.

In ‘Reclaiming the Fact’ science communicator and activist Matt Richardson shares the challenges and solutions in building a knowledge powered democracy and informing citizens to demand better policy.

By Matt Richardson, Founder, Wise Youth Ed

National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation.

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National Science Week: Help Us Build Our Future City – Kids activity

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Visit the Centre of Democracy for a hands-on activity, and help imagine what our future city might be.

When Colonel William Light designed the streets of Adelaide, it was an innovative and forward looking city plan. Visit the Centre of Democracy for a hands-on activity, and help us imagine what our future city might be.

National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation.

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