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Beyond Infinity

Piers Cunningham

Broadcast every Tuesday at 11am AEDT on Radio Port Phillip 98.7 or 98.3 FM. It’s your weekly dose of science and technology. Including features on cool gadgets, website reviews, the latest science and IT news, not to mention astronomy and space exploration. http://beyondinfinity.com.au/ Special thanks to John Young, Paul Wattie, Steve Meyers, Brendon Telfer and the team at RPPfm.

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00:34:30

A Brief History Of Mathematics

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/05/18

Dr Ian Storey, mathematician and lecturer in information systems at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, describes the evolution of mathematics and logic over the centuries. From the ancient Greeks' understanding of geometry through to Newton's development of calculus in the Renaissance and the connection between logic and maths in modern computer coding. Fascinating listening for anyone interested in how maths has shaped our world.

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00:22:53

How To Podcast From Home

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2020/05/12

Piers and John explain how to podcast remotely on a budget. While they normally record and broadcast from Victorian station Radio Port Phillip, social distancing rules mean they've been forced to improvise and conduct interviews from home. From choosing software, microphones and outlining step-by-step workflows, this clarifies how to record quality phone conversations, edit and post to podcasting platforms.

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00:32:56

Lingering Concerns Over The Privacy And Security Of...

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/05/07

Piers talks with Dr Ian Storey, a lecturer in Information Systems at Melbourne's RMIT, about the Federal Government's contact tracing app. While acknowledging the app can be useful in controlling the spread of the virus, Ian has doubts about privacy and data security. He reckons it was rushed out the door, relies on the security of a centralised, US-owned server and that at the moment the health benefits do not outweigh privacy concerns.

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00:55:23

From The Vault - Buruli, Superbugs, Candida Auris And...

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2020/05/02

Four important biotech stories from the past two years: Interview with leading scientists on the leprosy-like Buruli ulcer outbreak in southeastern Australia; Taming drug-resistant superbugs; Deadly fungus Candida Auris spreading around the world; Effective vaccination against influenza.

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00:50:27

Are We Cool With The COVIDSafe App?

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2020/04/28

Piers discusses the Australian Government's new CovidSafe app with digital marketer Michael Simonetti. Will enough people use the virus tracking app? What are the privacy considerations? And if we're all on Facebook, does it even matter? Is this expensive, high-tech app solution really any more effective than New Zealand's paper and pen contact diary approach? To understand the issues at stake, Michael reckons we need to educate ourselves about the technology.

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00:51:05

4.5 Billion Souls In Lockdown - The Human, Social And...

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/04/23

Piers talks with Dr. Ian Storey, lecturer in information systems at RMIT, about the virus, economic shocks, the future of work and growing pressure to wind back social isolation. Ian offers mathematical insights into exponential viral spread and human response to risk. We discuss privacy issues of the Australian Government's mooted Covid-19 tracking app and worsening post-pandemic financial prospects for millennials. Ian reckons we're going to need something akin to the 1930s New Deal in America -

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00:28:45

From The Vault - East Coast Hyperloop, Uber Air For...

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2020/04/19

When Australia's emerges from the the Covid-19 shutdown, the country will need some big infrastructure projects. Here are three high tech projects announced in 2019: Elon Musk's Hyperloop for the East Coast; Uber Air pilotless drone transport from Melbourne CBD to Tullamarine airport; the Sun Cable project to harness outback solar energy for South East Asia.

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00:47:29

Adapting To The New Paradigm

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2020/04/11

Piers talks with Michael Simonetti, CEO of digital marketing agency AndMine, about the redefined business landscape we find ourselves in amid a global pandemic. Michael explains how his clients are dealing with challenging trading conditions and offers important advice on companies' relationships with their customers: If we're all in this together, then HOW? We also talk about online education for kids, working from home and helping the elderly get digitally connected.

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00:14:19

Humankind Grounded By Covid-19

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2020/04/11

Several space missions have been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. And it's especially sad for Mars-bound spacecraft, as the next launch window is not for 2 years. Delayed missions include: James Webb Space telescope; Artemis manned lunar landing; SLS and Orion; ExoMars. Current European orbiters Mars Express and Trace Gas Orbiter have been placed in stand-by mode. In addition, SpaceX has closed facilities; Bigelow Aerospace is in financial trouble; ALMA telescopes in Chile are closed. But NASA's

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00:26:32

Working From Home

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2020/04/07

John gives us a rundown on how he's set himself up to do his office job from his house. He talks productivity, software, servers; the importance of routine, improvisation and sanity. It's far from ideal, but also far from impossible.

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00:14:29

The Time That Is Given Us

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/04/01

Musings on a planet changed with blinding speed and our shared futures. Quotes from an Italian author in isolation and a fantasy classic hatched in the darkest days of World War 2.

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00:31:56

From The Vault - The Life Of A Scientist And...

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/03/29

Physicist Dr. Tony Heyes outlines his career – from study at Cambridge with Hawking and how myopia led to his invention of the parking sensor through to the philosophy of science and what Australia must do to become a nation of innovators. Tony also talks neuroplasticity and how our 'plastic brains' can adapt to trauma and overcome disability. The Parking Sensor, originally called, ReverseAid, was a spin-off from the Sonic Pathfinder – an Electronic Guidance Device for the Blind. Both devices were

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00:22:14

Building Influence On Social Media (Part 2)

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2020/03/27

Activist Simon Mulvany pursued his passions through very effective use of social media. He explains how he engaged with both fans and foes to build big followings on Facebook and Instagram. Simon is adamant the importance and benefits of free speech outweigh risks of defamation.

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00:18:29

Building Influence On Social Media (Part 1)

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/03/26

Activist Simon Mulvany built up big followings on Facebook and Instagram and used his influence to crowd fund an expensive legal battle, mobilise opinion with various online petitions and raise awareness about food safety and truth in advertising. Here he explains how he pursued his passions through effective use of social media.

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00:50:39

From The Vault - Negative Reviews; Predicting...

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2020/03/19

Melbourne dentist fights 'unfair' anonymous online reviews; Tapping big data to predict and prevent suicide; Fancy a fake steak??; NASA's new tech enabling targeted Perseverance rover landing at dangerous Martian crater; Controversial TikTok muscling into music streaming?

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00:17:20

The Importance Of Truth In Advertising

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/02/27

We chat with beekeeper activist Simon Mulvany about the need for more clarity on Australian food packaging, which allows consumers to make informed and healthy choices at the supermarket. Knowing details of country of origin is a right, not a privilege.

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00:24:26

Honey Giant Withdraws Legal Action Against Activist...

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/02/26

The legal battle that has ground on for years between beekeeper activist Simon Mulvany and Capilano Honey (now Hive and Wellness Australia) is finally over. Relieved and philosophical, Simon discusses the outcome of his struggle, what he's achieved and the lessons learned. And he's positive about the future: he's just raised over $50,000 for bushfire-effected beekeepers and reckons there's a book to be written about his journey so far. https://www.beethecure.com.au/emergency-fundraiser/

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00:06:50

CO2 From Air Into Beer

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/02/25

CSIRO has found a way of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere using sponge-like metal-organic frameworks. The project, called Airthena, can be scaled up and used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including making fizzy drinks.

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00:08:39

UAE's Hope Orbiter Heading To Mars

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/02/24

Mars is a busy place in 2020. Four more spacecraft are set to blast off to the red planet: Mars 2020 rover from NASA, the ExoMars Europe/Russia rover, a small Chinese rover and the Hope orbiter from the United Arab Emirates. The Hope Mars Mission is an effort to gain the technical know how to further the UAE's space capabilities and symbolise hope for all young Arabs.

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00:09:21

Tackling Negative Online Reviews

Beyond Infinity ·

2020/02/20

In groundbreaking legal action, a Melbourne dentist has persuaded the Federal Court of Australia to ask Google for a damaging online business review to be removed. Reform and redress of anonymous business reviews is urgently needed.

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