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The Stupidity Paradox of Working in Universities | The Peer Revue

The Motley Bauhaus 118 Elgin Street, Carlton, Melbourne

Smart meets silly in The Peer Revue, where cutting-edge research fuels improv comedy. Each show, a different superstar researcher tells stories from their research, which will inspire a cast of talented improvisers to create brand new, unscripted comedy. Thu Sep 12 - Guest: Professor Jill Blackmore AM Universities are full of smart people who are experts in their fields. Most Australian universities employ many education researchers, and in an ideal world, that education expertise would be what drives leading universities and schools, learning and teaching. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. To help us negotiate this ‘stupidity paradox’ we […]

$20

Artificial Intelligence and Society 5.0 | The Peer Revue Improv Comedy

The Improv Conspiracy Theatre 1/19 Meyers Pl, Melbourne

Due to unforeseeable circumstances Academy Fellow Jenny Hocking is unable to appear on Friday night with Peer Revue as planned. But don’t worry, we still have a great night in store this Friday and plans to revisit the Palace Letters with Jenny Hocking at another date. A big welcome to academic superstar, Academy Fellow and RMIT Professor Lisa Given! Lisa will appear with Peer Revue to tell stories and inspire improv comedy from her work on AI and future society. Hang on to your tickets, hold your sides and get ready for a Friday night of fun with Lisa Given […]

$24

Sci-Fight Comedy Debate: Should we fear Ai?

University of Wollongong Science Space UOW Science Space, Innovation Campus, Puckey Avenue, Wollongong

Sci Fight Science Comedy Debate brings together comedians and scientists to debate serious issues in a ridiculous way. UOW Science Space Theatre Doors open: 6.30 pm Run time 7:00 pm till 8:30ish Tickets $20 Paid bar service available Proceedings are loosely held together by your definitely qualified host, Alanta Colley. Sci Fight has been described as a nerdy, silly, and only occasionally litigious romp into what it even means to be alive. This round, we debate: should we fear AI? Just this year, AI chatbots have given people instructions on how to build a bomb, told users that they loved […]

$20.00