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| Saturday 2 October 2010 |
| Delusions of Gender: The Real Science Behind Sex Differences | |
The neuroscience of sex differences continues to fascinate author and Psychologist Cordelia Fine, who studied experimental psychology and criminology at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Join her as she delves into whether it's real science or enduring stereotypes.
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| Time: 4:45pm-5:45pm Oct 02 Cost: From $20 plus BF
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House , Bennelong Point, NSW, Sydney
Bookings: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/.. (02) 925077777 |  | |
| IQ2 Debate: If You Want Peace, Forget Justice | |
Alexander Downer, Ratih Hardjono, George Galloway, Eric Kaufmann, Agio Pereira, and Stuart Rees debate the thorniest issues in the world to draw out what justice can mean in the 21st century.
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| Time: 4:45pm-6:30pm Oct 02 Cost: From $35 + B/F
Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Bookings: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/.. (02) 92507777 | | |
| The Sins of The Fathers: Should The Pope Be Held to Account? | |
Sexual abuse of children within the Catholic Church has come to light around the world. Who should be brought to account for these terrible acts? Alan Dershowitz and Geoffrey Robertson, two of the most extraordinary advocates of our time debate the fundamental moral, ethical and political questions with fearless eloquence.
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| Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm Oct 02 Cost: From $65/$45 Conc + B/F
Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Enquiries: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/.. (02) 92507812 | |
| Sunday 3 October 2010 |
| Eric Kaufmann: Why The Religious Will Inherit the Earth | |
Western modernity is threatened by population expansion of the religious, decline of liberal secularism and the rise of religious conservatism says Eric Kaufmann, author of Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth: Demography and Politics in the 21st Century, The man who researches and teaches politics and sociology at the University of London presents some compelling arguments
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| Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Oct 03 Cost: From $20 + BF
Venue: Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Bookings: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/eric_ka.. (02) 92507777 | | |
| Peter Singer: Wired for War | |
The science fiction battlefield is right here thanks to revolutions in robotics and the proliferation of unmanned systems, but will this threaten moral barriers and the accountability of governments? Philosopher Peter Singer examines the issues.
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| Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Oct 03 Cost: From $20 plus BF
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Bookings: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/pw_sing.. (02) 92507777 |  | |
| Geoffrey Robertson: No One is Above The Law | |
Although international law continues to evolve, dangerous and despotic leaders still escape the consequences of their actions. Geoffrey Robertson shares some ideas on how to make them accountable for their crimes.
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| Time: 2:45pm-3:45pm Oct 03 Cost: From $20 plus BF
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Bookings: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/geoffre.. (02) 92507777 | | |
| Hugh Mackay: The Pursuit of Happiness Makes Us Miserable | |
Humans are obsessed with happiness. In our fevered and often miserable pursuit, have we lost our perspective on what really makes us happy? Hugh Mackay provides some answers. |
| Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm Oct 03 Cost: From $20 plus BF
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Bookings: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/hugh_ma.. (02) 92507777 | | |
| Tariq Ali: Learning from Terroists | |
What can terrorists teach us? The pursuit of purpose; puncturing the consensus of mainstream politics and culture; feeding the media beast? Author Tariq Ali considers some of the lessons to be learned.
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| Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm Oct 03 Cost: From $20 plus BF
Venue: Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Bookings: Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/tariq_a.. (02) 92507777 | |
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