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On the forces reshaping how we live, work, and create.
On the forces reshaping how we live, work, and create.
From the Obama Foundation’s Democracy Forum to the World Economic Forum in Davos, I speak to leaders, conferences and organisations — mixing story, research and fifteen years of practice.
From the Obama Foundation’s Democracy Forum to the World Economic Forum in Davos, I speak to leaders, conferences and organisations — mixing story, research and fifteen years of practice.
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I have spoken to audiences ranging from executive board rooms to conference halls with thousands of people. He has appeared on prime time television, radio, and worked with non-profits, corporates, technology summits, and youth-led intiatives.
I have spoken to audiences ranging from executive board rooms to conference halls with thousands of people. He has appeared on prime time television, radio, and worked with non-profits, corporates, technology summits, and youth-led intiatives.
World Economic Forum, Davos
Obama Democracy Forum, Chicago, US
YMCA Global
Mental Health Alliance, Microsoft, Sydney
Youth Forum Switzerland, Switzerland
Tech Against Terrorism Summit, Sydney
Queensland Health Summit, Brisbane
Global Good Fund Summit, Washington, US
Mates in Construction Conference, Brisbane
IPAA Conference, Brisbane
Orygen Institute, Melbourne
ABC Radio, Brisbane
Today, Channel Seven
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Leadership Development Program, Sydney
BiiG Conference, Brisbane
Singularity Summit, Sydney
University of Queensland Graduate Conference, Brisbane
BDO Partner Conference, New Zealand
World Economic Forum, Davos
Obama Democracy Forum, Chicago, US
YMCA Global
Mental Health Alliance, Microsoft, Sydney
Youth Forum Switzerland, Switzerland
Tech Against Terrorism Summit, Sydney
Queensland Health Summit, Brisbane
Global Good Fund Summit, Washington, US
Mates in Construction Conference, Brisbane
IPAA Conference, Brisbane
Orygen Institute, Melbourne
ABC Radio, Brisbane
Today, Channel Seven
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Leadership Development Program, Sydney
BiiG Conference, Brisbane
Singularity Summit, Sydney
University of Queensland Graduate Conference, Brisbane
BDO Partner Conference, New Zealand
( HEAR FROM MY CLIENTS )
( HEAR FROM MY CLIENTS )
"William speaks about the human consequences of technological and social change—from AI and creativity to masculinity, belonging, social cohesion, and the future of work."
"William speaks about the human consequences of technological and social change—from AI and creativity to masculinity, belonging, social cohesion, and the future of work."
Senior Executive,
Australian Government
Senior Executive,
Australian Government
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Humans in an artificial age
Humans in an artificial age
AI, creativity, skills, agency, and how to preserve humanity in the age of automation.
AI, creativity, skills, agency, and how to preserve humanity in the age of automation.
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Boys, belonging, and the internet
Boys, belonging, and the internet
Masculinity, loneliness, online culture, radicalisation and social cohesion.
Masculinity, loneliness, online culture, radicalisation and social cohesion.
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Designing better futures
Designing better futures
What behavioural design, social innovation and fifteen years of making change can teach leaders about institutions and transformation.
What behavioural design, social innovation and fifteen years of making change can teach leaders about institutions and transformation.
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Why Hate is Human
Why Hate is Human
On the nature of online hate, identity, and how to build a better internet.
On the nature of online hate, identity, and how to build a better internet.
Suffering in Silence
Suffering in Silence
Suffering in Silence – Nobody gets out alone
Suffering in Silence – Nobody gets out alone
AI is a lot like French Bread
AI is a lot like French Bread
AI is everywhere, and with it, automation. The best way to think about whether this is a good thing, is to learn a bit about French bread.
AI is everywhere, and with it, automation. The best way to think about whether this is a good thing, is to learn a bit about French bread.
What Is a Country?
What Is a Country?
The idea of nations is actually pretty new - and they're made of stories.
The idea of nations is actually pretty new - and they're made of stories.
The Windmill
The Windmill
An animated parable about modern technology, written by William Smith-Stubbs.
An animated parable about modern technology, written by William Smith-Stubbs.
Flow, and why calm work is better
Flow, and why calm work is better
Calm work is better work - it also requires space.
Calm work is better work - it also requires space.
Who Gets To Own Space?
Who Gets To Own Space?
The 1968 Space Treaty set out the rules for space ownership, and marked a significant moment of global agreeement.
The 1968 Space Treaty set out the rules for space ownership, and marked a significant moment of global agreeement.
On Creating Change for Public Purpose
On Creating Change for Public Purpose
Panel highlights from the IPAA Queensland Chief Executives and Young Professionals Breakfast, Creating change: Purpose, ethics, impact, at Brisbane City Hall.
Panel highlights from the IPAA Queensland Chief Executives and Young Professionals Breakfast, Creating change: Purpose, ethics, impact, at Brisbane City Hall.
Youth Forum Switzerland
Youth Forum Switzerland
Panel on youth mental health.
Panel on youth mental health.