Technology and the Brain

Series

Question Time

Where

The Wheeler Centre

When

Tuesday, 21 Mar 2017, 06:15pm - 07:15pm

Event Status

Past event

There’s strong evidence to suggest that digital technology really is altering human physiology, affecting our impulse control, attention span, sleeping patterns and, yes, our memory function. But it’s not all bad news, with some research suggesting a link between complex online activities (such as immersive games) and cognitive flexibility.

In the first Question Time session of the year, host Madeleine Morris will be joined by a brains trust of experts to talk brains, technology, policy and wellbeing. It’s one whole hour of audience Q&A, so bring along your own burning question.

Featuring

Madeleine Morris

Michael Arnold

Olivia Carter

Featuring

Madeleine Morris

Madeleine Morris is a Melbourne-based reporter for ABC television’s 7.30. She was formerly a presenter for the BBC in London and reported from dozens of countries before returning to her native Australia. She is the author of Guilt-Free Bottle-Feeding: Why Your Formula-Fed Baby Can Grow ... Read more

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Michael Arnold

Michael Arnold is Associate Professor and Head of Discipline in the History and Philosophy of Science Programme at the University of Melbourne. Michael Arnold is a Professor in the History and Philosophy of Science programme at the University of Melbourne. His research activities lie at the intersec... Read more

Olivia Carter

Olivia Carter is a Professor at the University of Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences. She heads the Perception and Pharmacology Lab, where her research focuses on understanding how the brain’s natural chemicals control complex behaviours, thoughts and perceptions. Olivia has a strong i... Read more

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