NEW
Tutor: Andrew Macfarlane
This set of talks discusses how ways of living in cities have changed us as humans, how we accept the city as geography rather than a social expression, or a system of systems, all of which are affected by technology. The link between technology and the city and (now with cars) sub-urban living has been a feature of cities throughout history. As the stack of technologies has increased, what we take as our living standard has followed an aspirational track. In these talks the interaction of social philosophy and what we know of our city and how new technologies will affect life in the city is examined.
Venue: 288 Edward St
Tuesday 9.30am - 11.00am. Classes started 6 October, finish 8 December.
Cost: $50 (prepaid), 10 weeks
Current Enrolments: 12 (capacity 15)
About the Tutor: Andrew Macfarlane
Andrew Macfarlane started off in mathematics ending with a research masters degree from UNSW.From there, like many of his generation, he contributed to the computerisation of business in New Zealand and Australia.
For five years he also taught business systems at degree level at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland.
Since retirement he completed a (mathematics) PhD in an area that includes information systems and large-scale concepts
such as cities and governance. He is a great believer in life-long learning.
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