The 2 Best Down To Earth Podcast Episodes
1) 07.06.18 - Libraries
Kurt gives us a brief history of how libraries have adapted to the times and explains why they’re much more than the books they have on their shelves.
2) 15.11.18 - Surveillance
Professor Kurt Iveson chats with Eddy about Surveillance in the urban environment. He asks what the proposed National Facial Biometric Matching Capability might mean for our safety, right to prot...Show More
3) Smart Homes w Sophia Maalsen
Our fortnightly segment Down to Earth with Kurt Iverson from the University of Sydney, where we discuss geography in Sydney and different urban issues. Today we dove into the future of home technology...Show More
4) COVID 19: Police Discretion & Public Space
This week we talked about public space and new policing laws - what happens when this is all over? Will our lives and the places we inhabit look the same? A really important and interesting chat that ...Show More
5) COVID 19: Rental Freeze & 'Social' Distancing
This week we discuss what a rental strike might look like due to COVID 19, and terminology surrounding social distancing.
6) 12.03.20 - COVID 19: Casual Workforce
This week we talked about COVID 19 , but more specifically discussing the ramifications of corona virus on our economy through our societies dependency on casual labor and ask the question - will some...Show More
7) 08.08.19 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
This week, Professor Kurt Iverson came in to the studio to "de-railed" us by talking about trains, buses and planes and their differing environmental impacts. In particular he spoke about the lack of ...Show More
8) 11.07.19 - Interview With A Bus Driver
We've talked a lot about public transport on Down To Earth, but we've never talked directly to anyone who has worked in the public transport sector, until now! Professor Kurt Iverson brought in specia...Show More
9) 27.06.19 - "Climate Emergency"
The City of Sydney just passed a mandate to declare a "Climate Emergency", but what does that actually mean? Professor Kurt Iverson joins Ondine in the studio to talk all about the complexit...Show More
10) 30.05.19 - Bees In The City
It may seem like bees wouldn't be that important in cities, but this is a HUGE misconception! Prof. Kurt Iverson chats to Eddy Diamond all about why bees are so crutial to urban environments, and what...Show More