PUBLIC SPEAKING
Speaking invitations have become a joyful bonus of my academic, professional and public background, primarily in the areas of:
- Politics, community, and democracy
- Sociology, precarity, and social theory
- Human factors
- De-escalation and managing difficult personalities
- Disability, neurodiversity, and inclusion
- Higher education, academic culture and employment
- Family research and life stories
Reviving Useful Monsters
How human factors and folklore can help us overcome modern hazards.
How should we relate to modern technology? What is the future of AI? Is it going to advance humanity in ways we can’t yet imagine, or is its promise more hype than substance?
Join Dr Christian Mauri for a thoughtful talk on how we should approach this uncertain future. Learn how folklore applies to the modern online landscape and how to preserve your cognitive competence in the age of convenience.
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Venue: City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth
Cost: Free, book your spot here
Lessons in De-escalation
The best lessons from two years of teaching de-escalation.
Over the past few years, Dr Christian Mauri has earned a strong reputation across Western Australia as “the de-escalation guy.” Drawing on his experience in disability services, his background in sociology, and his work organising community and political events, he has helped countless clients navigate conflict more effectively in both their professional and personal lives.
Join us as Dr Mauri shares the insights, stories, and practical strategies that have made his approach so impactful. You’ll leave with relatable examples and immediately applicable tools to confidently manage and de-escalate challenging situations.
Date: Tuesday 24 March 2026
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Venue: City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth
Cost: Free, book your spot here
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
Christian Mauri: Trap House Truth
The Freedom to Read: Public Libraries, Democracy and Censorship
