Humans are flawed evaluators of past decisions. We place far too much emphasis on outcomes, with little consideration of inherent risk. When we learn to appreciate the importance of alternative histories, the ghosts of our past decisions come back to haunt us, or perhaps we finally appreciate the broker who sold us that insurance policy we never collected on. Perched just above the Derwent River, trekking through David Walsh’s past and present stomping grounds, a chance to view Mona, and the world, through his distinct point of view.
Talk by David Walsh with music by Zac Henderson.
Suggested walking location
GASP! Trail, Glenorchy
Humans are flawed evaluators of past decisions. We place far too much emphasis on outcomes, with little consideration of inherent risk. When we learn to appreciate the importance of alternative histories, the ghosts of our past decisions come back to haunt us, or perhaps we finally appreciate the broker who sold us that insurance policy we never collected on. Perched just above the Derwent River, trekking through David Walsh’s past and present stomping grounds, a chance to view Mona, and the world, through his distinct point of view.
Meet the presenter
Photo Credit: MONA/ Leigh Carmichael
David Walsh
David Walsh built a museum despite (or because of) a low level of chopstick proficiency. His high school reference conceded, “Any employer who can get David to work will be very lucky.” He was once gainfully employed by the tax office, and has been paying for it ever since. It is rumoured that he is to be cast in the lead role of the next Wonder Woman franchise, if he doesn’t cut down on tofu.
When we asked why he agreed to be involved in Sci Art Walks, he replied:
“There are those moments when the stars align. I was, despite my lack of qualification, recently asked to speak to about risk to a great charitable enterprise. But that fell through, so I agreed to speak to Beaker Street instead.”
Meet the musician
Zac Henderson
Zac Henderson is a Tasmanian based singer/songwriter described as a storyteller with influences from folk & blues. Zac’s formative musical years begun on street corners busking and he quickly found his way into playing in cafes, clubs, pubs and music festivals around the country.
Henderson has graced the stages of Falls Festival, Party In The Paddock, Edinburgh Fringe Festival & Forth Valley Blues Festival as well as supported artists such as Neil Finn, Thirsty Merc, Dan Sultan & Killing Heidi. Zac is a natural when it comes to expressing himself; a story teller, a musician, a poet, a performer and an artist.
Bandcamp: zachenderson.bandcamp.com/
Feature image credit: Tourism Tasmania & Arcade Publications
ABOUT SCI ART WALKS
Sci Art Walks is a project by Beaker Street Festival, an annual celebration of science and art in Hobart, Tasmania. The unusual circumstances of 2020 inspired us to innovate, and create something that would get people away from their screens and out into nature. You might say Sci Art Walks is a project for a pandemic. In times of uncertainty and anxiety, many of us find solace in our natural world. Creating these episodes was also a great opportunity to continue to facilitate collaborations between scientists and artists, and showcase some of the amazing talent and groundbreaking scientific research coming out of Tasmania.
CREATED BY MARGO ADLER, CHRIS TOWNEND, AND ROSIE PIDD
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