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The Ethics Centre

Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2024

Where
Carriageworks
Carriageworks
245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2042
When

Saturday 24 August 2024 from 10am to Sunday 25 August 2024 12am Sunday 25 August 2024 from 10am to 8pm

Cost

Starting from: $20

Australia’s original disruptive festival, Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) returns live and in-person to Carriageworks, Sydney 24-25th of August.

87 speakers and artists including 16 international guests across 88 sessions at Carriageworks Sydney for one massive weekend of danger.

Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI to its fans) is the original disruptor festival. FODI returns this August to Carriageworks. A sanctuary for the curious, bold and brave, FODI features fearless international thinkers, bestselling authors, provocative podcasters, and mind-bending experiences.

Presented by The Ethics Centre. Join us in discussing the world’s most dangerous ideas. Examine the world and challenge yourself.

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