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Future Shock – or not!

Held on the 8th Jun 2023

at 6pm to
9pm

, Southern Tasmania


Add to Calendar 2023-06-08 18:00:00 2023-06-08 21:00:00 Australia/Sydney Future Shock – or not! A public lecture by the Royal Society of Tasmania, and Midwinter Dinner Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay.
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Venue:

Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay.

Summary:

A public lecture by the Royal Society of Tasmania, and Midwinter Dinner

Presenter(s):

  • Dr Shasta Henry

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The President and Council of The Royal Society of Tasmania warmly invite members and friends to enjoy an engaging talk by Dr Shasta Henry followed by the 2023 Midwinter Dinner.

SpeakerDr Shasta Henry

Dr Shasta Henry is the previous Royal Society of Tasmania Student Councillor and science communicator for Melbourne-based think-tank, Future Crunch.

Shasta will give us a future perspective that will explore the Adaptability Quotient which is the trait that makes humans better than robots. AQ is the measure of how skilled individuals are in making an intentional change in a rapidly evolving environment. According to the Harvard Business Review, it is the new competitive advantage.

Midwinter  Dinner

The lecture will be followed by a two-course meal including a vegetarian option and a ‘welcome drink’ , that is included in the ticket price. Drinks will also be available for purchase from the bar.

Please register via the form on the Royal Society of Tasmania website by Thursday 1st June 2023