OFF THE RECORD
With over 11 million hours of audio-visual history, the ABC archive is one of the unsung keepers of our collective conscience. But the past is fraught, fragile and fragmented, and the clock is ticking.
Follow expert archivists into the cool rooms where that history is preserved. Visit the operations where machines of bygone eras bring you freshly digitised footage, reviving uncomfortable truths.
As AI begins to replace reality, what is authentic memory worth – and what is being done to ensure it remains a trustworthy document for centuries to come?
Bring a jacket. The past is colder than you think.
Location:
ABC Ultimo Centre
700 Harris Street
Ultimo, NSW, 2007
Sessions run for 75 mins.
Special Instructions:
- Late comers will not be admitted.
- A valid photo ID will need to be presented to ABC security as a condition of entry.
- Short sections of this tour will take place in near-freezing temperatures. Please dress appropriately.
- Restricted to ages 18+
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation - the custodians of the country on which we meet - and acknowledge their Elders, past and present.
The views and opinions expressed by the Festival participants are not necessarily the views of The Ethics Centre and our partners.