@LisaWattsModern

CEO The Conversation

 Melbourne
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Joined March 2009
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I've voted for The Conversation's Great Mysteries of Physics - podfollow.com/1671588048 in the @britpodawards Listeners' Choice Award. Vote for your fave: britishpodcastawards.com/vot….
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I support independent, non-profit news written by experts. You can too by donating to The Conversation. Give today: donate.theconversation.com via @ConversationEDU
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We've worked with over 4,300 experts in the last year to bring you free, quality information. This means we rely on readers like you to fund our nonprofit newsroom. Become a donor today: lnkd.in/gnsQynmb 💬 Hear from our editor @mishaketch + CEO @LisaWattsModern here:
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There is a real chance AI-powered search engines will be biased toward low-quality information, or even falsehoods. Expert-led journalism is more important than ever, says our editor @mishaketch. bit.ly/43s5msn

AI makes our journalism even more important

There is a real chance AI-powered search engines will be biased toward low-quality information, or even falsehoods. Expert-led journalism is more important than ever.

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Our CEO @LisaWattsModern spoke to @melbconnect about her role at @ConversationEDU, the challenges of running a media organisation + the future of the industry. "The next five years will be very interesting. Generative AI is going to be a game changer..." melbconnect.com.au/discovery…
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After 34 years at The Age, @ConversationEDU is delighted to announce that @MMEasterbrook has joined our newsroom as Business Editor. 🙌 Read our editor @mishaketch's welcome message here: theconversation.com/margaret…
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From absurd dark humour to poignant emotional pull: why I deeply loved the music of Succession theconversation.com/from-abs… via @ConversationEDU

From absurd dark humour to poignant emotional pull: why I deeply loved the music of Succession

From the first frame of the theme song, it is clear craft and imagination are deeply valued throughout the show’s entire soundtrack.

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Later this year, Australians will have to vote on the Voice to Parliament referendum. To keep you informed, here is just some of our recent coverage on The Voice.
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Only South Australia has allowed use of ChatGPT, in part so students can better learn and understand the potential and risks of AI. ChatGPT's rise shows why we need a clearer approach to technology in schools in Australia #edtech theconversation.com/the-rise… via @ConversationEDU

The rise of ChatGPT shows why we need a clearer approach to technology in schools

With a rapidly expanding ‘edtech’ market, it’s easy for teachers and parents to be confused about what’s on offer, how to use it and whether it will help students learn.

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Mark Scott appointed Chair of The Conversation Media Group theconversation.com/mark-sco… via @ConversationEDU

Mark Scott appointed Chair of The Conversation Media Group

Professor Mark Scott AO was last week appointed the new chair of The Conversation board. Scott is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sydney and was previously Managing Director of the ABC.

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George Pell: a 'political bruiser' whose church legacy will be overshadowed by child abuse allegations theconversation.com/george-p… via @ConversationEDU

George Pell: a ‘political bruiser’ whose church legacy will be overshadowed by child abuse allega...

Pell, often described as a conservative Catholic, was jailed for child sexual abuse in Australia in 2019 but maintained his innocence and was acquitted the following year.

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Floods in Victoria are uncommon. Here's why they're happening now – and how they compare to the past theconversation.com/floods-i… via @ConversationEDU

Floods in Victoria are uncommon. Here’s why they’re happening now – and how they compare to the past

Rain has fallen across almost all of Australia’s mainland in the last two weeks. Our rain events are usually regional – not national like this.

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Iran on fire: Once again, women are on the vanguard of transformative change theconversation.com/iran-on-… via @ConversationCA

Iran on fire: Once again, women are on the vanguard of transformative change

Women have long demanded change in Iran. In the aftermath of the death of a woman for a hijab violation, women protesters may be leading their country to a freer and more just society.

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'He was deadly, a deadly man': remembering the incredible life and work of Uncle Jack Charles theconversation.com/he-was-d… via @ConversationEDU

‘He was deadly, a deadly man’: remembering the incredible life and work of Uncle Jack Charles

Uncle Jack Charles had a remarkable career of truth-telling across theatre, screen and books.

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3 out of 4 Australians agree that leaving a gift to a charity in their will is a good idea. But many don’t get around to doing so. If you'd like to leave a gift in your will to our non-profit newsroom this #IncludeACharity Week, click here for details: theconversation.com/pb/au/be…
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How 'living architecture' could help the world avoid a soul-deadening digital future theconversation.com/how-livi… via @ConversationUS

How ‘living architecture’ could help the world avoid a soul-deadening digital future

The late Christopher Alexander’s groundbreaking work on patterns has informed the development of technology for decades, but it’s the architect’s later work that holds the key to a healthier digital...

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Vale Judith Durham, the cuddly Aussie 'girl-next-door' whose soaring voice found international fame theconversation.com/vale-jud… via @ConversationEDU

Vale Judith Durham, the cuddly Aussie ‘girl-next-door’ whose soaring voice found international fame

Judith Durham was lead singer of The Seekers and a solo artist. One of Australia’s most recognisable voices, she has passed away at 79.

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'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line theconversation.com/brain-fi… via @ConversationEDU

‘Brain fingerprinting’ of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line

Our new research reveals that how unique a young person’s brain is could alert us to the likelihood of future psychological distress.

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