From loneliness, to our technology addiction, growing inequality and our shrinking middle class, our faith in God, to the complex legacy of the Baby Boomers, Hugh McKay paints a compelling portrait of modern Australia, and asks some pointy questions about its future.

This event was recorded at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at the University of South Australia on May 16, 2024.

Speakers

Hugh McKay Social psychologist and researcherAuthor, The Way We Are. Lessons from a lifetime of listening

Julia Lester (host)Journalist, broadcaster, presenter