Jessica (Jessyca) Hutchins

Oron Catts is a pioneering artist and director renowned for his work in biological arts, while Jessyca Hutchins, a Balga woman and art historian, co-directs the Berndt Museum. They explore the evolving purpose of universities, questioning whether knowledge must always be 'useful'. Jessyca emphasizes the value of Indigenous knowledge, which views all information as significant. Oron warns that corporatization may lead to intellectual decline, urging a return to curiosity-driven research. The discussion highlights the need for universities to foster community and slow contemplation.