When

15th of March 2026
Sunday 11:00am AEST

Presenter:
Dr. Stephen McKenzie

Cost: Free

Where

Melbourne School of Philosophy
45 Riversdale Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122

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Artificial Intelligence and Real Wisdom

We have rapidly increasing exposure to online experiences – at work, in education, and at home – including via online classes and meetings, social media, and Artificial Intelligence. Could it be that we are becoming over exposed to virtual reality, that our social media can be an anti social media, and that our Artificial Intelligence is challenging our natural human intelligence?

Have we lost what is really important in our human lives? Our brave new world is not only coming whether we are ready for it or not, but here, so what do we do, or not do, to best live in it?

You are warmly invited to this special presentation and to help create a wise way for young people to transform, virtual reality and Artificial Intelligence into true reality, and true life wisdom.

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‘Conversations’ aims to create a space where ideas can be shared in a safe and encouraging environment.

Somewhere to bring questions and concepts to discuss with others face to face. As well as discussing topics of immediate relevance to ourselves and those around us, we will practice the art of dialectic conversation.

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Dr. Stephen McKenzie is Torrens University’s founding Head of Psychology and was previously a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and at Monash University.

Stephen is an expert in online education and in wellbeing and mental health. He has developed and taught many wellbeing and mental health supporting courses and his books include Mindfulness for Life, (with Craig Hassed); Mindfulness at Work; Heartfulness: Beyond mindfulness – finding your real life; Reality Psychology – A New Perspective on Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Resilience and Connection; Mindfulness at Play: Parenting healthy, happy children with old wisdom and new science. Stephen has been a member of the School of Philosophy for over 25 years and a tutor in it for over 20 years.

The variety was excellent and the presentations were delivered with so much interest and love…
Jane

It was lovely to spend time with like-minded people…

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I felt very comfortable in a welcoming atmosphere. There is a lightness of spirit to the whole day!

Mark

This is a rare opportunity to have a healthy discussion on topics that impact our generation.

Jordan

I really enjoyed the meeting last weekend, it was so thought provoking…

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