Guest - Keith Wolahan (former MP, Menzies)

This episode we deep dive into Victorian politics, the future of the Liberal party, the the evolution of political messaging, the impact of historical political strategies, and the role of values in political identity.

You can read Keith's article here:
https://inflectionpoints.work/articles/liberal-foundations

Chapters

• 00:00 Setting the Scene: Happy Friday, Peter
• 02:34 Introducing Keith Wolahan
• 37:03 The Evolution of Political Messaging
• 41:01 The Impact of Historical Political Strategies
• 45:19 The Role of Values in Political Identity
• 46:51 Modernising Political Infrastructure
• 51:02 The Influence of Digital Technology on Politics
• 55:01 The Changing Dynamics of Political Alliances
• 01:01:45 Reforming Parliamentary Practices
• 01:06:52 The Future of Infrastructure Projects

01:08:17 Predictions and Speculations

Peter is live from the Labor National Conference in Adelaide. The backdrop for discussions on various policy issues.

We discuss various issues including the role of the Labour Party, the impact of One Nation, and the significance of the AUKUS alliance. We also touch on the gas export tax, Palestine, and voluntary assisted dying. We also explore Barnaby and his on-air dog yelling, Pauline and her gaffs, and our predictions for the week.

Chapters

• 00:00 Setting the Stage in Adelaide
• 00:26 The Role of the Labour Party
• 00:55 The Impact of One Nation
• 01:24 The AUKUS Alliance
• 02:02 The Gas Export Tax
• 02:39 Palestine and Voluntary Assisted Dying
• 03:08 Cost of Living and Housing Affordability
• 03:38 Labour's Institutional Dynamics
• 05:19 The Role of Unions
• 06:11 Labour's Policy Agenda
• 07:20 The Lack of Major Contentious Debates
• 08:12 The Future of the Labour Party
• 09:09 The Conclusion of the Conference
• 14:10 Labor Conference and Policy Development
• 15:03 Political Figures and Gaffes
• 26:21 Billionaires and Athlete Support
• 34:36 Outdoor Media and Political Advertising

  Ticket's to Burning Platforms Live in Parramatta on Tuesday 28 July: https://events.humanitix.com/burning-platforms-believe-it-or-not-navigating-the-misinformation-age
  
  

Guest: Lizzie O'Shea - Lawyer and Author.

This week's conversation we really focus on AI, Data Centres, digital rights, technology, and government policy. We explore the complexities of AI, the role of digital rights, and the impact of technology on society. We debate the challenges of centralising policy-making and the commercialisation of technology, the need for a nuanced approach to AI and the importance of considering the diverse applications and implications of tech. Also be sure to listen and subscribe to Burning Platforms

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and AI Developments
• 00:50 Choice of Poison and Prime Minister's Speech
• 02:28 Guest Introduction and Digital Rights Watch
• 06:16 AI Regulation and Libertarian Perspectives
• 11:15 Context Collapse and Universal Room
• 12:15 Flattening of Society and Uni Context
• 20:48 AI and Lazy Tendencies
• 26:06 Prime Minister's Speech and AI Policy
• 30:27 The Albo Speech and AI Governance
• 32:21 The Role of AI in Society and Governance
• 53:01 The Chinese Approach to AI