How did sex begin? How did it evolve to become so varied and complex in humans? And what could sex look like for future generations? 

Hosted by evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks, this blush-worthy panel discussion features sex historian Esmé Louise James and historian David Baker. Esmé adapted her wildly popular TikTok series into a book, Kinky History: The Stories of Our Intimate Lives, Past and Present, and David’s Sex: Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation charts sex’s evolution from early life to sexbots.

Listen now to bone up on carnal knowledge across the centuries and find out what the future of fornication holds.  

This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. 

How did sex begin? How did it evolve to become so varied and complex in humans? And what could sex look like for future generations?&nbsp; Hosted by evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks, this blush-worthy panel discussion features sex historian Esm&eacute; Louise James and historian David Baker. Esm&eacute; adapted her wildly popular TikTok series into a book,&nbsp;Kinky History: The Stories of Our Intimate Lives, Past and Present, and David&rsquo;s&nbsp;Sex: Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation&nbsp;charts sex&rsquo;s evolution from early life to sexbots. Listen now to bone up on carnal knowledge across the centuries and find out what the future of fornication holds. &nbsp; This event was presented by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.swf.org.au/">Sydney Writers' Festival</a>&nbsp;and supported by UNSW Sydney.&nbsp;

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History of Sex

When Chanel Contos first hit post on an Instagram poll in 2021, she had no idea of the cultural reckoning she was about to unleash. She asked a simple question, “Have you or has anyone close to you ever been sexually assaulted by someone who went to an all-boys school in Sydney?”. But the responses were overwhelming. So much so, that she had to create a website to collect over 6,700 testimonies. This led to the founding of Teach Us Consent.

Now, five years on Chanel has spearheaded an organisation at the forefront of dismantling sexual violence. She sat down with host Justine Rogers to discuss her journey from UNSW commerce and arts student to tackling consent in Australia and founding a grassroots campaign that has grown into an international movement.

Please be aware that this episode discusses sexual abuse and trauma which may be distressing for some people. Resources and support can be found at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) .

For more episodes from We built this thing, visit unsw.to/wbtt.

When Chanel Contos first hit post on an Instagram poll in 2021, she had no idea of the cultural reckoning she was about to unleash. She asked a simple question, &ldquo;Have you or has anyone close to you ever been sexually assaulted by someone who went to an all-boys school in Sydney?&rdquo;. But the responses were overwhelming. So much so, that she had to create a website to collect over 6,700 testimonies. This led to the founding of Teach Us Consent.
Now, five years on Chanel has spearheaded an organisation at the forefront of dismantling sexual violence. She sat down with host Justine Rogers to discuss her journey from UNSW commerce and arts student to tackling consent in Australia and founding a grassroots campaign that has grown into an international movement.
Please be aware that this episode discusses sexual abuse and trauma which may be distressing for some people. Resources and support can be found at <a href="https://1800respect.org.au/">1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) </a>.
For more episodes from We built this thing, visit <a href="https://unswcentreforideas.com/article/wbtt">unsw.to/wbtt</a>.

We built this thing Ep5: The age of consent: When your social media post causes a national reckoning with Chanel Contos

Raji Ambikairajah has had a very successful career. She was awarded NSW Woman of the Year for her work with Room to Read, she has a PhD in electrical engineering from UNSW, she’s been the CEO of several start-ups, and she’s been on company boards since she was in her 20s. But if you asked her right after graduating what she wanted to do, she wouldn’t have been able to tell you. In fact, she was one of the few graduates in her year without a job lined up. What makes Raji stand out has been a clear moral compass that has guided her across careers, companies and boardrooms.

On this episode of We built this thing, Raji chats with host Justine Rogers about letting your moral compass guide your career decisions. Tune in to hear how she committed to donating her time, treasure or talent from the very beginning of her career. Don’t miss her advice for dealing with an uncertain future and building a career that may not be linear but makes sense to you.

For more episodes from We built this thing, visit unsw.to/wbtt.

Raji Ambikairajah has had a very successful career. She was awarded NSW Woman of the Year for her work with Room to Read, she has a PhD in electrical engineering from UNSW, she&rsquo;s been the CEO of several start-ups, and she&rsquo;s been on company boards since she was in her 20s. But if you asked her right after graduating what she wanted to do, she wouldn&rsquo;t have been able to tell you. In fact, she was one of the few graduates in her year without a job lined up. What makes Raji stand out has been a clear moral compass that has guided her across careers, companies and boardrooms.
On this episode of&nbsp;We built this thing, Raji chats with host Justine Rogers about letting your moral compass guide your career decisions. Tune in to hear how she committed to donating her time, treasure or talent from the very beginning of her career. Don&rsquo;t miss her advice for dealing with an uncertain future and building a career that may not be linear but makes sense to you.
For more episodes from We built this thing, visit <a href="https://unswcentreforideas.com/article/wbtt">unsw.to/wbtt</a>.

We built this thing Ep4: The ethical executive: when your moral compass guides your career decisions with Raji Ambikairajah

From a family story rooted in Yarrabah, to the lawns of the White House in Washington DC, hear the incredible story of Daniel Joinbee, a proud Gunggandji man, Royal Australian Air Force veteran, and founder of Australia’s first and only 100% Aboriginal-owned aerospace consultancy and Indigenous youth program. Daniel and host Jonathan Webb will also discuss enabling Indigenous communities to blaze their own trails through empowering programs like Raising Horizons. 

For more UNSW Centre for Ideas podcasts, visit unsw.to/cfi-podcast

From a family story rooted in&nbsp;Yarrabah,&nbsp;to the&nbsp;lawns&nbsp;of the White House in Washington DC,&nbsp;hear the incredible story of Daniel Joinbee, a proud&nbsp;Gunggandji&nbsp;man, Royal Australian Air Force veteran, and founder of Australia&rsquo;s first and only 100% Aboriginal-owned aerospace consultancy and Indigenous youth program.&nbsp;Daniel and host Jonathan Webb will also discuss enabling Indigenous communities to blaze their own trails through empowering programs like Raising Horizons.&nbsp;
For more UNSW Centre for Ideas podcasts, visit <a href="https://unswcentreforideas.com/podcasts">unsw.to/cfi-podcast</a>

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