Democracies are under strain, authoritarianism is on the rise, and the institutions built to maintain order have been destabilised by overlapping threats and crises, be they political, technological or environmental.
How did we get here and what lies ahead?
Our sharp panel comprised of Canadian political commentator and author of Too Dumb for Democracy? and the forthcoming On Nationalism David Moscrop, leading Indian writer and major global thinker Amitav Ghosh (Ghost-Eye) and collapse risk expert and author of Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse Luke Kemp meet Susie Ferguson to take stock, offer their predictions for the future, and discuss what we can do to shape it for the better.
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Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the Aotea Arts Quarter. The Civic, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of dining options are all within a short walk.
Getting there
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Aotea Centre is in Aotea Square on Queen Street, in the heart of the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is nearby, with frequent bus services along Queen Street and surrounding streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park is the closest option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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