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The human in AI: Augmented authorship and its implications for professionals
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, its role in various industries becomes increasingly significant. This has led to a growing debate about the role of human judgment in creating synthetically authored papers, synthetically drawn works or other creative outputs. In this essay, I will explore the concept of augmented authorship, where AI acts as a copilot…
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Black Cat Cafe Fitzroy
In the haze of the late 1980s, I was transported from a yahoo Tasmanian town to the eclectic suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne. Eager to wander the uncharted alleys of this bohemian city, little did I fathom that the Black Cat Cafe would emerge as my compass for extraordinary geographic and intellectual odysseys. An enclave on…
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Dark Mofo: A Rendezvous with the darkness
I recently attended the Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart, Tasmania, held in the darkness of a Tasmanian winter. This annual event is organised by the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and offers a charismatic mix of art, music, food, and fresh culture. The festival takes place against the stunning backdrop of Hobart, and…
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AI and the future of humanity
In this captivating keynote lecture, renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari presents his thoughts and predictions on ‘AI and the Future of Humanity’. His address delves into a multitude of questions surrounding this topic, such as: How AI is poised to influence the shaping of culture; the potential dangers to humanity as AI acquires…
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Road trip to Brisbane madness
The long, twisted road to Brisbane had been calling my name for ages, a siren song drowned out by the white noise of floods and plagues. Yet, I finally succumbed to the madness, embarking on a nine-day odyssey of asphalt, sweat, and steel to reach the sun-scorched hellscape of the Queensland capital. Narrandera The first…
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Road trip to Brisbane from Melbourne (Itinerary)
With a steely resolve and a taste for the wild unknown, I’m tearing off on a 9-day, petrol and coffee-fueled escapade aboard my iron steed, cutting a blazing path from Melbourne to Brisbane via the agrarian inland route. As I pierce this sunburned land’s heart, I’ll chronicle my exploits and dish out the untamed truth…
