Psychologist, social researcher and novelist Mr Hugh Mackay has spent his working life asking Australians about their values, motivations, ambitions, hopes and fears. He’ll share his thoughts about ‘What makes a life worth living?’ in a free Charles Sturt University (CSU) Explorations public lecture in Wagga Wagga from 6pm on Wednesday 31 July. “The good life is not the sum of our security, wealth, and levels of happiness,” said Mr Mackay. “It is one defined by our capacity for selflessness, the quality of our relationships, and our willingness to connect with others in a useful way.” In the public lecture, Mr Mackay will explore our pursuit of pleasure, our attempts to perfect ourselves and our children, and our conviction that we can have our lives under control. The public lecture is booked out.