Thursday 26 September, 5.30-7.00pm
In his new book Perfect Motion, Jono Lineen investigates why walking has made us more creative, helped us to learn, constructed our perception of time, strengthened our resilience and provided a way of making sense of our life – and death.
In this presentation around the book Lineen discusses how walking; through its evolution, neuroscience, narrative-relationship and active metaphor has become humankind's most open and creative state and how everyone can utilise these qualities to become more innovative and productive.
“'To read Perfect Motion is like taking a rambling walk along a picturesque path. Lineen . . . has lived an extraordinary life, and each page brings new discoveries and fresh anecdotes . . . Ultimately, Lineen’s book is a love letter to the art of walking, and to the ‘‘thousands of generations of bipedal motion’’ that make it a natural part of our existence.'”
ANDREW LEIGH, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Jono Lineen spent almost 20 years travelling the world working as a forester, ski racer, mountain guide, humanitarian relief worker and writer. He is a curator at the National Museum of Australia whose recent research investigates the link between walking and creativity. His books include River Trilogy, Into the Heart of the Himalayas and Perfect Motion.
The talk will be followed by wine and cheese.