Betting on Better: The promise of social impact bonds

By Thomas Scrimgeour
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From Grid to Greatness: Positioning NZ at the heart of the AI economy

By Thomas Scrimgeour
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Interrogating Choice: Euthanasia and the illusion of autonomy

By Maryanne Spurdle
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Gone for Good: AI and the future of work

By Dr Paul Henderson
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Building belonging: How housing impacts social capital in Aotearoa New Zealand

By Thomas Scrimgeour
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Teaching tomorrow: Redefining education in the age of AI

By Natasha Baulis
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