Saturday Extra - Full program podcast How Apple made China a global tech power
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May 30, 2025 
Patrick McGee, author of 'Apple in China', discusses how Apple's investments transformed China's tech landscape. Anne Applebaum offers insights into the Ukraine conflict, stressing U.S. support for Ukrainian sovereignty. Susanna Patton highlights the evolving geopolitical dynamics in Asia, while Brian Schmidt champions the need for robust funding in research. Leela Jeffries shares her artistic journey in bird photography, emphasizing the connection between nature and fulfilling retirement. Together, they explore intertwining themes of technology, art, and global politics.
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Fund Basic Research for Innovation
- Government should fund foundational basic research to enable future technological revolutions.
- Practical innovations like smartphones stem from fundamental science programs in universities.
Align Funding With National Goals
- Government must align funding mechanisms with goals like advancing programs under AUKUS.
- Current funding models hinder Australia's capacity in critical research like physics.
Universities Need Everyday Presence
- Universities must embed themselves in everyday life to be seen as accessible and support social mobility.
- This builds ongoing public trust beyond one-off media campaigns.
