#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
Dr Norman Swan: The Brain Cliff
In conversation with Liz Minchin
4:30–5:30pm, Thursday 8 October, Parkside Marquee
Physician and journalist Dr Norman Swan has long been a voice of scientific reason in an increasingly bewildering information landscape. These days, our brains are likely to feel more broken than ever – so thank goodness Dr Swan is here with his accessible and informative new book, which tells us all we need to know about the health and ageing process of our most important organ.
Supported by The Conversation
#Artists
Dr Norman Swan
Dr. Norman Swan is a physician and journalist who co-hosts the Health Report on Radio National and What’s That Rash. He also reports for 730, Four Corners and other ABC television shows and has won multiple awards including the most prestigious in Australian journalism – the Gold Walkley.
Liz Minchin
Liz Minchin is a Walkley award-winning journalist and author. Currently The Conversation's Executive Editor and Business Editor, she's also been a reporter and editor at The Age and an ABC radio/online producer. Liz co-wrote a 2010 book, Screw Light Bulbs, on big-picture climate solutions.
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