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# Tired of dating apps culture and surface-level? This is different. And people often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real again. Free to RSVP, 👉 $59 to confirm your spot [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/stayconnected](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk. This is not speed dating. Not networking. Not “pitch yourself to strangers.” It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. ## What happens • A 2-hour guided online relational experience • Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction • A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present • Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward • WhatsApp connection thread after the session ## This may be for you if: • You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces • You want deeper connection without forced intimacy • You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work • You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way ## Important This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. Both are the real thing.

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Fireside Chat with Shannon Scott and Malte Feller

Thu, Jul 9, 8:00 AM

From ProductTank Sydney

From Japanese culture, food, language experience Meetup @ Goen ご縁

We have a **HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT**! 🎉 We're excited to bring you a very special fireside chat this July with **Shannon Scott** and **Malte Feller**, exploring what it takes to build and lead product at global scale. So much is changing in the product world. AI is reshaping how products are built and how teams operate, while the bar for product leadership keeps rising. Few people have navigated this at the scale and speed of global fintech, where the stakes of getting product right are exceptionally high. **During this fireside chat,** Shannon and Malte will dig into scaling product teams across markets, building trust with customers and regulators, why owning your stack matters more than ever in an agentic AI world, and where AI is taking product leadership in finance next - with a special emphasis on what this means for companies and product people here in Australia. Bring your questions to this special event. **About Shannon** Shannon Scott is the Chief Product Officer at Airwallex, where he leads global product strategy and roadmap across the Melbourne-founded fintech now serving over 150,000 businesses worldwide. His work centres on a genuinely hard problem: building global financial infrastructure that earns customer trust across every jurisdiction it touches. He's a strong advocate for owning your stack by securing and designing products from the ground up rather than relying on third parties and for product leaders taking real ownership of bringing AI capabilities to their customers, not leaving CTOs and CFOs to figure it out themselves. Before Airwallex, Shannon spent 11 years at Palantir, where as its first employee outside the US he built the company's international operations from the ground up. **About Malte** Malte Feller has enjoyed a long and successful career in product and company leadership across global tech hubs, originally in Berlin and then Silicon Valley, before finding his home in Sydney. He has held leadership positions including Managing Director of PayPal Australia, COO of Afterpay, and CEO of Linkly. Today, as Founder and Principal of Manzanita Product Leadership, Malte coaches and advises product and company leaders at both startups and large enterprises. ✨ Huge thanks to Airwallex for hosting us at their Sydney office, Ground Level, 29 Balfour Street, Chippendale! This is a unique opportunity to hear from global product leaders like Shannon and gain unforgettable, one-of-a-kind insights.

152 attendees

Japanese food, language and Culture experience Meetup @ Goen

Sun, Jul 5, 8:00 AM

From Sydney Design Thinking

Ticket now on sale for the language and culture exchange event @ Goen meetup! Tickets ↓ https://www.comecofoods.com.au/online-ordering?lightboxOnScreen=true&itemId=d05cd51d-4a1f-4687-a1bd-c4246cd5f43b&sectionId=65cb3e9e-139a-4022-b37f-68c909561381&menuId=69a745c3-88b1-48a6-b3d1-eeeee4ebc121 If you're looking to make new friends, exchange information about life and work, and enjoy delicious Japanese food—this event is perfect for you! What is "Goen Meetup"? "Goen Meetup" is a language, culture and information exchange event held once a month on Sunday at Comeco Foods Cafe. People from various backgrounds—such as working holiday, international students, professionals, and permanent residents—gather to share experiences about life, work, hobbies, careers, and recommended spots in Australia. Each session gathers 30 to 40 participants, and many are continuing to connect with each other as friends afterward event. Additionally, the cafe owner offers barista and career consultation! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to connect across generations or discuss different life stages. We hope this becomes a place to gain new perspectives and information. Like a "Home Away from Home" in Sydney! "Goen Meetup" is characterized by its warm atmosphere and homemade Japanese food. All meals are vegan and gluten-free! We use organic ingredients as much as possible and can accommodate special requests. Recommended for: ✔ Those who want to expand their connections in Sydney ✔ Those seeking information about life, work, share houses, and recommended spots ✔ People from various backgrounds—students, professionals, working holiday, and permanent residents—who want to talk with others ✔ Those who want to relax and network while enjoying Japanese food リアルな情報交換・交流イベント @ Goen のチケット販売開始！新しい友達を作りたい、生活や仕事の情報を交換したい、美味しい日本食を楽しみたい！そんなあなたにぴったりのイベントです！「ご縁 Meetup」とは？「ご縁 Meetup」は、毎月日曜日に Comeco Foods Cafe で開催している情報交換・交流イベントです。ワーホリ・留学生・社会人・永住者など、多国籍＆さまざまなバックグラウンドを持つ人たちが集まり、オーストラリアでの生活・仕事・趣味・キャリア・おすすめスポットなどをシェアしています。毎回30〜40名が参加し、ここで出会った仲間とその後も交流が続くことが多く、自然な形でつながりが生まれています。また、カフェオーナーによるバリスタ相談、キャリア相談も実施！これまで、20代前半の方が多く参加していましたが、最近は仕事の話をしたい方、キャリアアップを考えている方、永住者の方など、さまざまなバックグラウンドの方の参加が増えています！「世代を超えたつながりが欲しい」「異なるライフステージの人と話したい」そんな方も大歓迎！新しい視点や情報を得られる場になればと思っています。シドニーの"実家"のような存在！「ご縁 Meetup」は、アットホームな雰囲気と手作りの日本食が特徴。異国の地で頑張る皆さんがホッとできる空間を提供しています。お食事はすべてヴィーガン＆グルテンフリー対応！できるだけオーガニックの食材を使用し、特別なリクエストにも対応しています。こんな方におすすめ！ ✔ シドニーでのつながりを広げたい方 ✔ 生活・仕事・シェアハウス・おすすめスポットなどの情報を得たい方 ✔ 学生・社会人・ワーホリ・永住者など、さまざまなバックグラウンドの人と話したい方 ✔ 日本食を楽しみながら、リラックスした雰囲気で交流したい方お申し込みはこちら: https://www.comecofoods.com.au/online-order-1/menu-pick-up-from-our-store/event-ticket Organizer: 『Goen ご縁meet up group 』Masa and Shige Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetup_goen?igsh=MWQyYm01emxsamd1dQ== Contact :meetupgoen@gmail.com

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SydDT #128: When Does Design Become Strategic?

Wed, Jul 22, 8:00 AM

From Referral Network for Accounting and Finance Business Owners

Most designers want to be more strategic. But what does that actually mean? Is strategic design about working on bigger problems? Influencing executives? Creating visions and roadmaps? Driving transformation? Or are we confusing good design with strategic design? Join us for our July meetup where a panel of experienced strategic design leaders will explore one of the most debated questions in our profession: what makes design strategic? We’re lucky to have Dr Leanne Sobel, Jaimes Nel, Paul Merrell, and Lize Wordsworth sharing their insights with short lightning talks before we open up a panel discussion and audience conversation. We'll explore: * What strategic design is * What it isn’t – with common misconceptions and traps * How strategic design differs from other design disciplines * Where strategic design is heading * How designers can increase their strategic influence and impact Expect diverse perspectives, thoughtful discussions, and practical insights for designers at every stage of their career. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKERS** **[Dr Leanne Sobel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsobel/)** **Adjunct Fellow, UTS Business School** Leanne is a strategic designer, researcher, and educator. Her PhD research explored the role of design in strategy, and her work focuses on applying design practices, systems thinking, and participatory approaches to complex organisational challenges. With experience spanning consulting, academia, and industry, Leanne is a leading voice in the evolving field of strategic design. **[Jaimes Nel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimesnel/)** **Founder, Path Ventures** Jaimes is the founder of Path Ventures, a Sydney-based consultancy helping organisations connect strategy to action through design-led approaches. With more than 20 years of experience spanning service design, digital transformation, and organisational change, Jaimes has worked with organisations including the NHS, BBC, GOV.UK, Westpac, ING, and TAL. His work focuses on helping organisations “play the long game” by using strategic design to navigate complexity and deliver lasting change. **[Paul Merrell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-merrell-9861846/)** **Senior Service Designer, Allianz** Paul is a design leader and strategist with extensive experience applying service design and human-centred approaches to organisational transformation. Currently with Allianz Australia, Paul works at the intersection of customer experience, business strategy and change, helping organisations navigate complexity and deliver meaningful outcomes. His work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when strategy connects with the realities of people, systems and delivery. **[Lize Wordsworth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizewordsworth/)** **Group Head of Business Architecture & Design, Westpac Group** Awesome bio coming soon… **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.sh8peshifters.com/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

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Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners

Thu, Jul 16, 8:00 AM

From Sydney Tours & Connections

**Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network** for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners and Brokers is designed for business owners in the Accounting, Bookkeeping and Financial Services Industry to connect with likeminded finance professionals, build meaningful and authentic relationships in a positive and supportive environment. Business owners in accounting and financial services often struggle to find networking opportunities tailored to their industry. **Beyond Numbers Networking Events** are dedicated to bring together accounting and finance professionals who truly understand their unique challenges and provide a platform for them to build connections, and trusting relationships and explore potential strategic referral partners. At Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network, our primary goal is to foster authentic connections among business owners in the accounting and financial services industry. Our event aims to facilitate the formation of strong relationships based on shared values, interests, and experiences. #### **Who is it for:** * Accountants in practice * Bookkeepers * BAS agents * Tax agents and advisors * Commercial Lawyers * Financial planners and advisors * Mortgage brokers operate over 2 years * Insurance brokers #### **What to expect:** 6:00 pm - Doors open and welcome in to network 6:30 pm - Event start, intro and topic discussion 7:45 pm - Continue networking 8:30 pm - Event closes (Drinks and finger food will be provided) Please be on time, as there is no late entrance after 6:30pm. #### **Why Join Us?** Being part of an accounting and financial services community means you’re not alone on your journey. You’ll meet potential strategic referral partners who not only understand the unique challenges in the finance industry but also share your drive to grow and succeed. Together, you can exchange valuable insights, build trusted relationships, and uncover new opportunities to expand your client base. This community is designed to foster collaboration, offering peer support and expert connections to thrive in a competitive market. Join us to create meaningful connections, explore collaboration opportunities and secure lasting success for your business and beyond. PS: Participation certification can be issued for you to claim 1.5CPD hours with your industry body, if applicable. ##### **Event Photography Disclaimer** ##### ##### **By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or filmed. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media posts, website content, marketing materials, and future event promotion.** ##### ##### **If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform event organisers upon arrival and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.** ##### ##### **For questions about photo usage or to request removal of your image, please contact the event organisers.**

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$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

Sun, Jul 12, 1:15 AM

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a fun tour of Newtown – Sydney’s bohemian suburb – on Sunday, July 12. Explore fancy shops with retro items, vintage clothing, artisanal objects, even arcana. Discover vibrant street art – out on the main street and inside hidden alleys. Listen to the fascinating stories behind some of the murals. Relax in a popular picnic spot. Make new friends in the process! **MEETING TIME:** 11:15 – 11:30 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Meet outside "Hui Bro's Cafe & Skewers", 326 King Street, 1, Newtown, NSW 2042. Right next to Newtown station entry/exit off King Street. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:30 AM, moving towards the shops on King Street, then exploring a wide variety of street art. Later, a park. **END:** We will get back to Newtown station by 2:30 PM. You can stop for drinks and snacks and more chatting with group members, if interested. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $15 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $15. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Be careful when you explore fragile items in shops, * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

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Lean Beer F2F IRL

Mon, Jul 13, 7:45 AM

From Lean Beer Sydney

From Sydney Creative Customer Experience (CCX)

Join us for an **in-person Lean Beer Sydney** session — great conversations, great people, and a relaxed pub atmosphere. We use the **Lean Coffee** format: * No fixed agenda * Everyone suggests topics they care about * We vote on what matters most * Then we dive into short, focused discussions **What to expect:** * A friendly, informal setting at a local pub * Conversations about agile, product development, leadership, and more * A chance to learn, share, and connect with like-minded people **What to bring:** * Your curiosity and a few topics you’d love to discuss * No slides, no presentations — just ideas and conversation **Why join?** * Meet new people in the Sydney agile community * Share your experiences and learn from others * Enjoy a drink while having meaningful discussions Grab your favorite beverage, bring your ideas, and let’s make this an engaging Lean Beer Sydney session!

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Don't prompt the Solution: Build the Brain

Tue, Jul 21, 8:00 AM

From Women in Projects, Australia

Welcome Back CCX Sydney to our Events for 2026 from myself, Lydia, Sylvia and James and we are planning a bumper selection of speakers for the new year. Our next event on July 21st will be a interactive AI tools workshop facilitated by our very own James Earnshaw and from Faster Zebra Charbel Zeaiter who will both be showing and helping our CCX members move beyond the prompt and start using AI more effectively to deepen Design discovery. As this will be a workshop, will be applying a $10.00 cover charge to cover Food and drinks and on this occasion will be kindly hosted by our new friends at Lorikeet. Details below on the venue location (Surry Hills) **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS SESSION!** **An Important detail is that due to gaining entry to Lorikeet we will need any CCX Member planning to attend this session to supply us with their First and Last name in advance of attending.** On this occasion we will not be able to accept Members who do not supply these details. Many thanks CCX Sydney. PLEASE NOTE Attendees please bring your own Laptops and your favourite AI prompting tools installed ready to use. **About the workshop** AI is often framed as a way to move faster: faster ideas, faster wireframes, faster outputs. But for designers, that may be the least interesting use case. This session explores how AI can be used at the beginning of the design process — during discovery, framing and definition — not to replace design thinking, but to amplify it. Drawing on the Double Diamond, service design and UX discovery practices, we’ll look at how small, deliberate interactions with AI can build a shared “project brain”: a strategic thinking partner that understands the context, constraints, users, assumptions, risks and emerging opportunities. This is not a talk about agents. It is not a demo of one tool. It is a practical exploration of how the skills designers already have — framing, questioning, synthesis, critique and sense-making — become even more valuable when working with AI. Part talk, part workshop, attendees will try a step-by-step discovery flow for themselves and explore how AI can help them stay in the problem space longer before jumping to solutions. About James: James Earnshaw is a UX and product design leader who has spent his career helping teams make sense of complex problems across telecommunications, banking and financial services. With a background in service design, discovery, design systems and enterprise product delivery, James is interested in how strong design process helps teams avoid rushing to the first plausible answer. Recently, he has been using that experience to develop a new way of working with AI — one that leans into the Double Diamond, structured discovery and step-by-step context building to turn AI into a sharper strategic partner, rather than just a faster content generator. About Charbel: With 27+ years across design, tech, education, entrepreneurship, and product, I’ve built things that breathe across four continents. From shop floors to strategy rooms, classrooms to fabric cutting rooms, I’ve helped companies and people shape their vision and make it tangible. Right now, Charbel is focused on: • Neupreneur (coming soon) • Faster Zebra: learning for the new economy • Velvet Onion & Friends: an innovation and product development agency • Febble Flim & Family: fictional worlds that dance too close to the edge of reality And now, I'm bringing these vast experiences to life: Young Founders, The Innovators, XD4.0 & Brand Mavericks: kits and books for mindset-first founders building ventures that open up a world of possibility. If you're to explore something - conventional, unconventional, or completely undefined - I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Good things come to those who make. Therefore don't miss out on a place at our second interactive workshop CCX Sydney event for 2026, as places will be limited for this session.

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Women in Projects Australia presents: Ask a Mentor Anything

Tue, Jul 21, 8:00 AM

4.8

Kick off 6pm for Nibbles and networking. Welcome at 6:30pm and then dive into our session. Submit your questions and we will have our mentor - Marg - answer your questions.

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Enshittification and the Power of Platforms: Is There a Way Out?

Mon, Jul 6, 8:30 AM

From The BIG IDEAS Book Club

Ever wonder why so many digital services you rely on seem to be getting simultaneously worse and more expensive? More ads. Sponsored search results. Subscription creep. Auto‑renew traps. Dubious 'surge' charges. Sneaky fees. Forced sign-ins. Cancel buttons hidden. There's a term for this phenomenon: enshittification — the gradual degradation of platforms that once seemed like technological miracles offering us convenience, connection, and democratisation. But enshittification - the Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 - is just the surface symptom of something far more corrosive. Beneath the declining user experience lies a fundamental reshaping of our economy where a handful of tech platforms have positioned themselves as inescapable gatekeepers, extracting unprecedented wealth from workers, businesses, and consumers while accumulating dangerous concentrations of power — what some are now calling technofeudalism. What happened to the internet's promise of widespread prosperity and a stronger democracy? How did we end up locked into systems that seem designed to serve everyone except us? And most importantly: what can we do about it? Come join us for a vital conversation about reclaiming our digital future and building an economy that works for everyone, not just the platform owners. **Book: *Enshittification – Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It* (2025) by Cory Doctorow** **Book (Alternative): *The Age of Extraction – How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity* (2025) by Tim Wu** **Pdf Resource:** ***[Infographics and Summary Tables](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0CITwHhHJSaFBbJDhZmMEAcDSAace_BN1Q6aSYILezCI?e=edqfP9)*** (A prepared document of selected ideas from the two books) This month you have two options to read depending on your preference towards the level of analysis, style of writing, and your ease in accessing the book. *Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It* by Cory Doctorow is a punchy, provocative, and highly readable take on why so many digital platforms seem to decline over time. Doctorow, who coined the term ‘enshittification’, argues that platforms follow a predictable lifecycle—starting out user-focused, then shifting to business customers, and finally extracting for themselves—in each stage squeezing the group it previously courted. The book is fast-paced, example-rich, and written in an accessible, almost conversational style, making it ideal if you enjoy sharp arguments, memorable concepts, and contemporary tech critique. It’s particularly appealing for readers who like books that spark immediate reactions and connect directly to everyday experiences online. *The Age of Extraction* by Tim Wu takes a broader, more analytical approach. Wu situates the problems of digital platforms within a larger historical and economic pattern, arguing that we are living in an “age of extraction” where powerful actors systematically draw value from users, workers, and society. The tone is more measured and reflective, with a focus on big-picture thinking and long-term trends. This book will appeal to readers who enjoy connecting ideas across economics, history, and politics, and who prefer a more structured, conceptual framework over a punchy polemic. Please read one (or both), depending on your interests. *The Age of Extraction* is 226 pages (or 6 hours) and *Enshittification* is 340 pages (or 10 hours, not available on Audible but is available on other platforms). Join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 6th July, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. Bring along an example of an app or digital service you used to really like that has since become enshittified—something you can have a quick rant about to kick off the conversation! 😊 Hope to see you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to other people if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider to supplement the reading of the books. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos & Podcasts** * Two-for-one: Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu together! (Curiously, as kids they were classmates in the same small primary school in Toronto!): [The Ezra Klein Show – We Didn't Ask for This Internet (1.5hrs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yepnhe1T-9U&t) [The Oxford Internet Institute - Enshittification and Extraction (1.5hrs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYxMQJ9c94) * Cory Doctorow Interviews: [Prospect Magazine (28mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9XRREj1DSo&t) [Doctorow on The Daily Show (15 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2e-c9SF5nE) [The Guardian (24 mins)](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2025/nov/24/enshittification-how-we-got-the-internet-no-one-asked-for-podcast) * Tim Wu Interviews: [The Majority Report (40 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpnMk3IhV6U) [The Commonwealth Club (1 hour)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mRvMEzjTVw) * Explainer Video: [Why Every App is Getting Worse on Purpose (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEGRXVKQCQ) **Written** * Pdf Resource: [Infographics and Summary Tables](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0CITwHhHJSaFBbJDhZmMEAcDSAace_BN1Q6aSYILezCI?e=edqfP9) (A prepared document of selected ideas from the two books) * Enshittification Summaries and Reviews: [Wikipedia summary of Enshittification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification) [Transcript of Doctorow Lecture on Enshittification](https://doctorow.medium.com/my-mcluhan-lecture-on-enshittification-ea343342b9bc) [CounterFire Book Review ](https://www.counterfire.org/article/enshittification-why-everything-suddenly-got-worse-and-what-to-do-about-it-book-review/) * The Age of Extraction Reviews [Prospect Book Review](https://prospect.org/2025/12/10/internets-tollbooth-operators-wu-review/) [HowAustraliaReallyWorks Book Review](https://www.howaustraliareallyworks.com/2026/02/book-summary-age-of-extraction-how-tech.html) [Washington Monthly Book Review](https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/02/age-of-extraction-tim-wu/)

52 attendees

SydJS: AI — Adding Insight

Wed, Jul 15, 8:00 AM

From SydJS

From Data & Analytics Wednesday Sydney

What’s even better than uncovering insights into a rising technology? Getting to stand on the shoulders of giants to look ahead. What’s even better than that chance? Having the same team return to reprise what you’d learnt. What’s even better than that revision? Revising just that little bit slower and going just that little bit deeper. That’s right, Thinkmill’s Dinesh Pandiyan is back this month to guide you through how AI can be unlocked to add value to your company, your team, and your workflow. One not to miss!

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Meet up with your analytics peers and chat

Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 AM

From Referral Network for Accounting and Finance Business Owners

[Register via EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-analytics-wednesday-july-2026-tickets-1992320517299?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Data mobile app built journey** [Si Sowaddi Aing](https://www.linkedin.com/in/si-sowaddi-a-8914548/), Digital Analyst, Qantas The social media mobile app was born out of a gap in the creator economy: influencers and content creators generate massive amounts of data across social media platforms, they lack the actionable insights needed to truly scale their brands and revenue. The idea was to democratize data, turning raw metrics into a guidance for growth. From hypothesis and built it from the ground up—moving from a conceptual framework to an interactive prototype, and ultimately into a fully functioning production app. Navigating the full product lifecycle meant managing everything from data pipeline integration to user experience design, ensuring the platform could ingest and simplify complex data sets in real time. **Turn it off: the value argument your adoption metrics can't make** [Grant Case](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aieverywhere/), Creator, AI Criticality Index Every analytics team gets the same question at budget time: what is all this worth? Most answer with adoption and usage, the numbers that prove activity, and activity gets cut. There is a second way to measure value: the subtraction test. Turn off the AI, count the days until the work stops, and read it as a single 0-to-100% score. You will leave with a question to ask of your own system, and the start of a value argument that does not rest on contested ROI attribution. One test you can run before you're asked what it's worth. **What's this all about?** On the second Wednesday of every month the digital analytics community gets together for one or two short talks in an informal setting. There's lots of time for open ended discussion and to socialise. Plus there's free drinks! Open to anyone interested in digital analytics, we have people ranging from beginners through to analytics gurus and from marketing through to technical spaces, and everything in between.

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Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners

Thu, Jul 16, 8:00 AM

From Sydney Tours & Connections

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$15🌈🎨"Quirky Newtown": Street Art + Shops + Nature 🍃🧿

Sun, Jul 12, 1:15 AM

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