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The idea that sharks are predators hunting humans feels like common sense. It is on the big screen in movies like Jaws and it is tragically affirmed in fatal shark encounters that have increased in the past few years.Should we be scared? And if so, is the response to kill these rouge sharks?In this conversation with Associate Professor Chris Pepin-Neff (University of Sydney), a world expert on public policy and human shark encounters - we explore the fascinating story behind the story of "shark attacks" and how recent, and unscientific the story is.We then look at the myths that sit behind current public policy around sharks, and what it might look like to have a more honest approach to beach patrols, swimming and the presence of sharks in the ocean.You can find out more about Chris here: https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/chris.pepin-neff.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/changemakerspod.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda’s writing, have a look at:Her latest book Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference, and her book with Kurt Iveson - People Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni Press.Amanda’s website is here https://amandatattersall.com/ - on Medium and Substack And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall

In May we launched a new kind of ChangeMaker content - the ChangeMaker Digest. Its a conversation between Samuel Chu and Amanda Tattersall, two experienced organisers keen to reflect on the world and their practice by turning to topic - big and small - and thinking through them together.The digest releases every fortnight, in opposite weeks to the ChangeMaker Chats - making the ChangeMakers Podcast weekly on Tuesdays.This is a recap on the first digest episode, that explains the thinking behind this format.You can scan the list of digest episodes so far here: https://changemakerspodcast.org/category/episodes/digest/.===For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more about Samuel:Personal site: https://www.samuelmchu.comThe Campaign for Hong Kong: https://www.thecampaignforhongkong.orgDemocracy in Flight: https://www.democracyinflight.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmchuTwitter/X: https://x.com/samuelmchuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmchuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelmchuFor more about Amanda:Personal site: https://amandatattersall.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallHer new books are called People Power in Cities & Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference.

Voluntary assisted dying is back in the news this week, following the death of former ABC news anchor Richard Morecroft.For a decade, Andrew Denton has been at the forefront of the fight for the right to choose how we die when facing terminal illness. This week, he addressed the National Press Club, reflecting on what the Go Gentle movement has achieved and the work still to be done.But how did a man who spent his career making us laugh become a leading advocate for voluntary assisted dying? And what did he learn about making change along the way?Recorded in 2024, this ChangeMaker Chat takes us behind the headlines to explore the story behind the fight for voluntary assisted dying.For more on Go Gentle see https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/.===For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/changemakerspod.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda’s writing, have a look at:Her latest book Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference, and her book with Kurt Iveson - People Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni Press.Amanda’s website is here https://amandatattersall.com/ - on Medium and Substack And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall

In September, Alternative for Germany (the AfD) dominated two regional elections. Ahead of the next federal election, it is polling well ahead of its political rivals. When far-right populism takes hold in Germany, as it is in most Western Countries, it needs to be taken seriously.In this conversation, Samuel shares what he has learnt from working in Germany over the past decade while Amanda translates and explores some of what is happening in Australia with the rise of One Nation, particularly drawing on her work in the Hunter region.Like usual, the digest isn't a space for hot-takes and quick fixes but a conversation about exploring what this might mean - both trying to understand how these parties are working, and what it means for how more progressive forces might work in response.====For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more about Samuel:Personal site: https://www.samuelmchu.comThe Campaign for Hong Kong: https://www.thecampaignforhongkong.orgDemocracy in Flight: https://www.democracyinflight.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmchuTwitter/X: https://x.com/samuelmchuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmchuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelmchuFor more about Amanda:Personal site: https://amandatattersall.com/On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallHer new books are called People Power in Cities & Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference.

Gary Gerstle is one of the most important historians of twentieth century America. He developed the concept of a "political order" to define longer stretches of political consensus that retain beliefs, approaches and methods for government behind the whims of elections.In this conversation, recorded with the support of the UCL Policy Lab and in front of a live audience of policy fellows, we talk about the transitions between the Real Deal and neoliberalism and what they might mean for the emerging political order we are now entering - that has certainly begun but is not yet formed.This is an important conversation for putting the hasty hot-takes of social media pundits in perspective - and learning from history.Gary will be visiting Sydney in October, speaking at an event with the UTS Democracy Forum on Wednesday 14th October at the University of Technology Sydney. You can get tickets here:https://events.humanitix.com/uts-democracy-forum-with-gary-gerstlePhoto credit Jørn Tomter.========For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda’s writing, have a look at:Amanda’s website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here People Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatattersall/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall

In August, ChangeMakers Podcast host Amanda Tattersall released a new book called Conscious Tribes: Thinking Differently about Making a Difference. It is available in Australia and New Zealand in physical and audio formats.On 12 August it was launched at Gleebooks with an interview by Craig Reucassel (ABC Breakfast, Chaser, War on Waste).This episode is a recording of that conversation.For more about the book and how to order it - https://conscioustribes.net/=====For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/changemakerspod.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda’s writing, have a look at:Her latest book Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference, and her book with Kurt Iveson -  People Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni Press.Amanda’s website is here https://amandatattersall.com/  - on Medium and Substack And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall