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  Monash University  

The Handmaid’s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

The Handmaid’s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

 

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#100

What's Behind the Gender-Based Violence Crisis?

  22.11.24 What Happens Next? What's Behind the Gender-Based Violence Crisis? | 98  Every nine days, an Australian woman dies at the hands of a current or former partner. In this episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast, Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests expose the deep-rooted forces perpetuating violence against women.  [Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/kate-fitz-gibbon?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=KateFitzGibbon_website_nov_australia) challenges our national security priorities, while former Victims of Crime Commissioner [Fiona McCormack AM] (https://www.monash.edu/alumni/community/distinguished-alumni-awards/2021/fiona-mccormack-am?utm_campaign=ALUMN_ERD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=FionaMcCormack_website_nov_australia) unravels centuries of patriarchal influence. [Professor Jane Fisher] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/jane-fisher?utm_campaign=RESCH_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=JaneFisher_website_nov_australia) illuminates the complex barriers facing migrant and refugee communities, [Professor Steven Roberts] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/steven-roberts?utm_campaign=RESCH_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=StevenRoberts_website_nov_australia) and [Dr Stephanie Wescott] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/stephanie-wescott?utm_campaign=RESCH_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=StephWescott_website_nov_australia) reveal alarming trends in our schools and [Associate Professor Charles Livingstone] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/charles-livingstone?utm_campaign=RESCH_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=CharlesLivingstone_website_nov_australia) exposes the hidden links between gambling addiction and violence. Discover how patriarchal systems, economic inequality and modern threats such as social media’s manosphere and technology-facilitated abuse create a perfect storm of violence – and learn why Australia's current response falls dangerously short. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/11/22/1387174/gender-based-violence?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S9E98_podcast_nov_australia)   Learn more: --- [Eliminating gender-based violence] (https://lens.monash.edu/eliminating-gender-based-violence?utm_campaign=MLENS_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=GBVShorthand_website_nov_australia)   --- [Masculinity, part 1: It’s a Man’s World – “What Happens Next?”] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2020/06/26/1380751/whnpodcast-masculinity-s2-part1?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S2E19_podcast_nov_australia) --- [Gambling: A developing global disaster for public health] (https://lens.monash.edu/@medicine-health/2024/10/25/1387127/gambling-a-developing-global-disaster-for-public-health?utm_campaign=MLENS_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Gambling_article_nov_australia)   Australian resources recommended by our experts: Gender-Based Violence help: --- For anyone in immediate danger, call 000 for police and ambulance --- 1800RESPECT or [1800respect.org.au] (http://1800respect.org.au) – Confidential national counselling and support service for people who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence, their family and friends and frontline workers --- 1800FULLSTOP (1800 385 578) – National violence and abuse trauma counselling and recovery service --- [WhiteRibbon.org.au] (http://whiteribbon.org.au) --- Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline – 1800 497 212 --- 13YARN (13 92 76) – A national crisis support line for mob --- Men's Referral Service (1300 766 491) – A service for men who use family violence --- Mensline Australia (1300 789 978) – telephone and online support for men in Australia Gambling help: --- 1800 858 858 or gamblinghelponline.org.au Information about the crisis: --- [Ourwatch.org.au] (http://ourwatch.org.au) – Quick facts about violence against women --- [RespectVictoria.vic.gov.au] (http://respectvictoria.vic.gov.au) – Research and resources “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series, ‘How Do We Build a Future Where Everyone Feels Safe?’, the final episode of season nine.   If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

57 MINS

57:10

21 Nov 2024

#99

Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet?

15.11.24What Happens Next?Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet? | 97 When it comes to climate change, data alone often fails to inspire action. But across the Indo-Pacific, communities are reframing climate communication by shifting from statistics to human-centred storytelling. This episode of “What Happens Next?” explores how real stories of resilience, innovation and traditional knowledge are adding new plotlines to the narrative of climate change, helping us understand its impacts on a deeper level. Host Dr Susan Carland speaks with frontline storytellers who are amplifying local voices – from communities adapting to rising sea levels to Indigenous leaders drawing on age-old wisdom to combat environmental challenges. Expert outline how these narratives bridge the gap between global issues and local experiences, making climate science relevant to daily life. You’ll hear about groundbreaking projects like Monash University’s Global Immersion Guarantee program, which sends students to witness climate impacts firsthand, and RISE (Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments), a collaborative effort combining traditional and modern methods to address climate challenges in challenging urban environments. By focusing on the lived experiences of those directly affected, the episode highlights how storytelling can transform climate awareness into meaningful action.  Tune in to discover why the stories we tell might just help save the planet. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/11/15/1387164/indo-pacific-2?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S9E97_podcast_nov_australia) Learn more: --- [Part One: Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific?] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/11/08/1387151/indo-pacific?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S9E96_podcast_nov_australia) --- [RISE Indonesia: Revitalising informal settlements in Makassar] (https://lens.monash.edu/@environment/2019/03/22/1374017/bringing-new-life-to-settlements-in-makassar?utm_campaign=MLENS_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=RISEIndonesia_article_nov_australia) --- [Why we need disability-inclusive climate change adaptation plans] (https://lens.monash.edu/@climate-change-rising-to-the-real-urgent-and-globa/2024/10/29/1386887/why-we-need-disability-inclusive-climate-change-adaptation-plans?utm_campaign=MLENS_SCI&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=JustTransition_article_nov_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with an all-new topic. If you’re enjoying the show,  [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:11

14 Nov 2024

#98

Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific?

8.11.24 What Happens Next? Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific? | 96 Explore the mounting climate challenges facing the Indo-Pacific, Monash University’s home and a region at the frontline of the global environmental crisis. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events and record-breaking heat are reshaping the lives of millions, but these issues are more than just numbers and projections—they’re personal, cultural and immediate. Host Dr Susan Carland speaks with experts from Monash, including [Professor Tony Capon] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/tony-capon?utm_campaign=RESCH_MSD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Tony_website_nov_australia) , [Dr Gabriel García Ochoa] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/gabriel-garcia-ochoa?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Gabe_website_nov_australia) , [Dr Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson] (https://lagipoiva.com/) , [Dr Elissa Waters] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/elissa-waters?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Elissa_website_nov_australia) and [Professor Christian Jakob] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/christian-jakob?utm_campaign=RESCH_SCI&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Christian_website_nov_australia) . Together, they discuss why the Indo-Pacific’s unique vulnerabilities demand urgent action and how the stories we tell about climate change impact our willingness to act. Dr García Ochoa highlights the power—and dangers—of storytelling, explaining how compelling but simplified narratives can either inspire change or undermine it. Dr Jackson shares the deeply personal cost of climate impacts on Pacific Island communities, whose connection to the land is both cultural and ancestral. Meanwhile, Dr Waters calls for nuanced narratives that recognise the resilience and rights of Pacific Islanders, emphasising that adaptation, not just relocation, is key. As COP29 approaches, this episode calls for global attention on the Indo-Pacific’s fight for survival. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/11/08/1387151/indo-pacific?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S9E96_podcast_nov_australia) Learn more: --- [Why Are We So Anxious About Earth? – Monash University] (https://lens.monash.edu/2023/09/01/1386094/climate-anxiety?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E83_podcast_nov_australia)   --- [What Happens Next?: Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race? – Monash University] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2022/11/04/1385248/whnpodcast-minerals-1?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S7E72_podcast_nov_australia)   --- [The impact of climate change on human health – Monash Lens] (https://lens.monash.edu/2024/10/31/1387143/the-impact-of-climate-change-on-human-health?utm_campaign=MLENS_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=HealthClimate_article_nov_australia)   “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series, ‘Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet?’. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

36 MINS

36:31

07 Nov 2024

#97

Can We Create a Better Reality?

1.11.24 What Happens Next? Can We Create a Better Reality? | 95  In this thought-provoking episode of "What Happens Next?", Dr Susan Carland and her guests explore how emerging technologies like AI and robotics could help build a more equitable future. Following last week's examination of AI risks, we shift focus to the unprecedented opportunities for social good these tools present. Leading experts – including Monash Data Futures Institute Director [Professor Joanna Batstone] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/joanna-batstone?utm_campaign=RESCH_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Batstone_profile_oct_australia) , Robotics Australia Group chair [Dr Sue Keay] (https://www.suekeay.com/) , Monash Faculty of Information Technology’s [Professor Geoff Webb] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/geoff-webb?utm_campaign=RESCH_ITE&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Webb_profile_oct_australia) , and Monash Faculty of Arts’ Associate Professors [Stephanie Collins] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/stephanie-collins?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Collins_profile_oct_australia) and [Ben Wellings] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/ben-wellings?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Wellings_profile_oct_australia) – reveal how AI and robotics are already transforming healthcare, democracy, agriculture and elder care. They discuss fascinating innovations, from AI-powered crop monitoring systems helping Kenyan farmers to robots providing non-judgmental support for the elderly. The conversation takes an important turn as [Professor Chris Lawrence] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/chris-lawrence?utm_campaign=RESCH_ITE&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Lawrence_profile_nov_australia) shares how Indigenous knowledge systems are being integrated into technology development at Monash, ensuring new innovations truly serve their intended users. Meanwhile, futurist [Dr Ben Hamer] (https://benhamer.space/) highlights AI's potential $600 billion contribution to Australia's economy, while emphasising the need to focus on enhancing rather than replacing human capabilities. We’re at a technological crossroads, and the experts agree – success lies in balancing innovation with responsible development. They outline practical steps toward implementing appropriate governance frameworks, ensuring inclusive design and maintaining human oversight. Join Monash as we envision a future where technology serves humanity's highest aspirations, from strengthening democratic processes to revolutionising healthcare and education. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/10/25/1387145/reality-2?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S9E95_podcast_nov_australia) Learn more: --- [Part one: Will AI Cut Us off from Reality?] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/10/25/1387122/reality?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S9E94_podcast_oct_australia) --- [Star man: From a childhood dream to an Indigenous academy shooting for space] (https://lens.monash.edu/@technology/2023/07/04/1385916/star-man-from-a-childhood-dream-to-an-indigenous-academy-shooting-for-space?utm_campaign=MLENS_ITE&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=StarMan_article_nov_australia)   --- [ChatGPT: Old AI problems in a new guise, new problems in disguise ] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2023/02/13/1385448/chatgpt-old-ai-problems-in-a-new-guise-new-problems-in-disguise?utm_campaign=MLENS_BUS&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ChatGPTProblems_article_nov_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with an all-new topic. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

40 MINS

40:08

31 Oct 2024

#96

Will AI Cut Us Off from Reality?

25.10.24What Happens Next?Will AI Cut Us Off from Reality? | 94 In the Season 9 premiere of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?”, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests examine one of today’s most urgent topics: the impact of artificial intelligence on our perception of reality. With AI technology evolving rapidly, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. From deepfakes that manipulate visual truth to AI companions offering mental health support, AI is reshaping how we interact with the world—and each other. In this episode, experts explore the ethical, psychological and societal implications of these advancements. [Professor Geoff Webb] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/geoff-webb?utm_campaign=RESCH_ITE&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Webb_profile_oct_australia) from Monash’s Faculty of Information Technology discusses how far AI capabilities have come in just a few years, while futurist [Dr Ben Hamer] (https://benhamer.space/) warns of the dangers deepfakes pose to democracy and daily life. [Dr Sue Keay] (https://www.suekeay.com/) , Chair of Robotics Australia, highlights the rise of humanoid robots and how they’re changing human-AI interaction, and [Professor Joanna Batstone] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/joanna-batstone?utm_campaign=RESCH_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Batstone_profile_oct_australia) outlines the evolving relationship between humans and machines. Associate professors [Ben Wellings] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/ben-wellings?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Wellings_profile_oct_australia) and [Stephanie Collins] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/stephanie-collins?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Collins_profile_oct_australia) discuss the implications of emerging technology on politics and philosophy. The episode also touches on the psychological impact of new technology, including the emerging phenomenon of “robotic nudging” and the value and drawbacks of AI companions. It’s an enlightening—and cautionary—preview of how these technologies could shape our future. Listen now to hear how we can harness AI’s potential while navigating the ethical minefield it creates. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/10/25/1387122/reality?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S9E94_podcast_oct_australia) Learn more: --- [Are Our Machines a Little Too Human?] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2021/09/03/1383749/whnpodcast-bias-in-ai-s5-part1?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S5E44_profile_oct_australia) --- [Are Humans About to Evolve?] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/09/22/1386162/transhumanism?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E86_profile_oct_australia) --- [When can I get my new household robot?] (https://lens.monash.edu/@technology/2022/09/26/1385029/when-can-i-get-my-new-household-robot?utm_campaign=MLENS_ITE&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=HouseholdRobot_profile_oct_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series, ‘Can We Create a Better Reality?’. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) and rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

42 MINS

42:26

24 Oct 2024

#95

Your Daily Commute to a Better Tomorrow: Introducing Season 9 of “What Happens Next?”

What if today is the day you change the world? Monash University’s multi-award-winning “What Happens Next?” podcast returns soon for its ninth season. Join your host, Dr Susan Carland, as she addresses a new set of topics that will define our future. This season, she explores the changing nature of reality in our digital age, the climate crisis facing the Indo-Pacific and the ongoing struggle to eliminate gender-based violence. Join Susan and her expert guests –  including tech visionaries, climate scientists, and social justice advocates – as they examine the future we're hurtling towards if we don't change course, envision the future we could create if we take action and, most importantly, explore how we can work together to build the kind of future we all want. Subscribe now so you don't miss this exciting new season! Already a subscriber? Help others find the show by giving “What Happens Next?” a five-star rating and review. Can’t wait to find out what happens next? [Explore our back catalogue.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=WHN_website_aug_australia) [A full transcript of this trailer is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2024/10/18/1387079/season-9?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=whns9_podcast_oct_australia) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

01 MINS

01:19

17 Oct 2024

#94

Can We Learn to be More Civil?

10.11.23What Happens Next?Can We Learn to Be More Civil? | 93 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each episode. With the advent of social media, conversations and disagreements are magnified. But as our exchanges become increasingly digital, we must remember that behind every screen, there’s a fellow human being. In the last episode of Season 8, Dr Susan Carland’s expert guests highlight the importance of maintaining civility, and its role in preserving democratic principles and collective pursuit of the common good. [Dr Amanda Stephens] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/amanda-stephens?utm_campaign=RESCH_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Stephens_website_nov_australia) emphasises the importance of being aware of our mindset before engaging with others. [Dr Steven Zech] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/steven-zech?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Zech_website_nov_australia) points out that building cooperation – whether it’s between governments or individuals – takes time, and it can be lost in a moment. [Professor Lucas Walsh] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/lucas-walsh?utm_campaign=RESCH_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Walsh_website_nov_australia) calls attention to the need to educate young people about common challenges such as climate change that demand collective solutions. [Associate Professor Helen Forbes-Mewett] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/helen-forbes-mewett?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Forbes-Mewett_website_nov_australia) recognises the significance of civility as a cornerstone of social cohesion, particularly in multicultural societies. [Scott Stephens] (https://www.abc.net.au/news/scott-stephens/33390) , co-host of ABC Radio National’s The Minefield, emphasises the essential nature of face-to-face interactions for understanding the moral reality of another person. Finally, academic and presenter [Dr Waleed Aly] (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/waleed-aly-1/7690840)  identifies the ways we can remove contempt and engage in good faith with people whose views we oppose. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/11/03/1386282/can-we-learn-to-be-civil?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E93_podcast_nov_australia) Learn more: --- [Ripple effect: The social consequences of the ‘everyday’ hate crime] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2021/06/10/1383332/ripple-effect-the-social-consequences-of-the-everyday-hate-crime?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=HateCrime_article_nov_australia) --- [Hi, neighbour: The dynamics that shape Melbourne's inter-ethnic relationships] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2020/04/07/1379809/the-dynamics-that-shape-melbournes-inter-ethnic-relationships?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Neighbourhoods_article_nov_australia) --- [Why do people tailgate? A psychologist explains what's behind this common (and annoying) driving habit] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2023/01/04/1385372/why-do-people-tailgate-a-psychologist-explains-whats-behind-this-common-and-annoying-driving-habit?utm_campaign=MLENS_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Tailgating_article_nov_australia) Thank you for joining us for Season 8 of “What Happens Next?”. We’ll be back with all-new episodes in a few short months. [Explore our back catalog] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=WHN_website_nov_australia) or [watch your favourite episodes] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) . [Don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) to be notified about our next season, and rate or review the show to help others discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

09 Nov 2023

26 MINS

26:46

09 Nov 2023

#93

Are We Getting More Rude?

3.11.23What Happens Next?Are We Getting More Rude? | 92 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. Lockdown helped stop the spread of COVID-19, but it didn’t do our social skills any favours. Have we forgotten how to get along? Civility goes beyond simple politeness  – it’s a crucial virtue that binds people together. It’s also essential for maintaining democracy. This week, host Dr Susan Carland is joined by world-leading journalists, commentators and academics for an investigation of civility. Are we getting more rude? Monash University’s [Dr Steven Zech] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/steven-zech?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Zech_website_nov_australia) talks about the concerning trend of increasing incivility among certain groups, especially politicians. [Dr Amanda Stephens] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/amanda-stephens?utm_campaign=RESCH_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Stephens_website_nov_australia) , of Monash’s Accident Research Centre, discusses road rage and the “de-identifying bubbles” of our cars. As our society becomes more individualised, finding shared values and a mutual understanding of the common good becomes a critical challenge. Without them, says education expert [Professor Lucas Walsh] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/lucas-walsh?utm_campaign=RESCH_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Walsh_website_nov_australia) , a breakdown of civility in public discourse is inevitable. Engaging civilly means inviting responses and acknowledging humanity. [Dr Waleed Aly] (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/waleed-aly-1/7690840) and [Scott Stephens] (https://www.abc.net.au/news/scott-stephens/33390) , co-hosts of The Minefield, consider the issue of contempt, highlighting how it can erode the foundation of a democratic society. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/10/27/1386267/are-we-getting-more-rude?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E92_podcast_nov_australia) Learn more: --- [Anger and aggressive driving all the rage on our roads] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2022/11/21/1385266/anger-and-aggressive-driving-all-the-rage-on-our-roads?utm_campaign=MLENS_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=RoadRage_article_nov_australia) --- [The Oscars slap raises important moral question about civility and incivility] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2022/03/30/1384570/the-oscars-slap-raises-important-moral-question-about-civility-and-incivility?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=OscarsSlap_article_nov_australia) --- [Scanlon report: Taking Australia's temperature on migration attitudes] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2019/11/26/1378459/scanlon-report-taking-australias-temperature-on-migration-attitudes?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ScanlonReport_article_nov_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series and our final episode of the season: ‘Can We Learn to Be More Civil?’. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

02 Nov 2023

28 MINS

28:21

02 Nov 2023

#92

Can Escapism Be Good for Us?

27.10.23What Happens Next?Can Escapism Be Good for Us? | 91 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. Content warning: This episode contains drug references. To skip them, jump ahead to 08:04. Whether through television, books, games, films or music, escapism serves as a crucial element of the human experience. This week, Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests explore different forms of escapism, from pseudo-nostalgia, to live action role-playing and video games, to reality TV. Author [Michael W Clune] (http://www.michaelwclune.com/) makes a vital distinction between healthy escapism and addiction. Monash University Business School Associate Professor [Davide Orazi] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/davide-orazi?utm_campaign=RESCH_BUS&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Orazi_website_oct_australia) explains the appeal of pseudo-nostalgia and live action role-playing. Cultural critic [Dr Clem Bastow] (http://www.clembastow.com/) discusses the ways we can use escapism to learn about ourselves. Monash Arts lecturer [Dr Whitney Monaghan] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/whitney-monaghan?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Monaghan_website_oct_australia) argues that we bring our full selves into our interactions with media. Are we really escaping anything after all? [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/10/27/1386249/can-escapism-be-good?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E91_podcast_oct_australia) Learn more: --- [When worlds collide: What happens when you return from an extraordinary experience?] (https://impact.monash.edu/marketing/larp-when-worlds-collide/?utm_campaign=IMPAC_BUS&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=LARP_article_oct_australia) --- [Game on: Unravelling the bright and dark sides of online gaming] (https://lens.monash.edu/@medicine-health/2021/07/12/1383460/game-on-unravelling-the-bright-and-dark-sides-of-online-gaming?utm_campaign=ADLEN_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Gaming_video_oct_australia) --- [How video games can promote empathic learning in children] (https://lens.monash.edu/@technology/2020/09/04/1381176/how-videogames-can-promote-empathic-learning-in-children?utm_campaign=MLENS_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=VideoGamesEmpathy_article_oct_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with an all-new topic. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

26 Oct 2023

28 MINS

28:53

26 Oct 2023

#91

What Are We Trying to Escape?

20.10.23What Happens Next?What Are We Trying to Escape? | 90 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. “What Happens Next?” returns with a new topic: escapism. From pseudo-nostalgia that transports us to imagined pasts, to the allure of live action role-play and video games, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests shed light on the power of escapism, the blurring of fiction and reality, and the fine line between healthy indulgence and potential addiction. Escapism often involves seeking refuge in an alternative reality, be it through binge-watching TV shows, playing video games, or even live-action role-playing (LARPing). But is it unhealthy to long for a place – or even a time – that you’ve never experienced? And what about the parasocial relationships we often create with fictional characters from our favourite media? This week’s guest experts include Monash University Business School’s [Associate Professor Davide Orazi] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/davide-orazi?utm_campaign=RESCH_BUS&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Orazi_website_oct_australia) , cultural critic [Dr Clem Bastow] (http://www.clembastow.com/) , Monash’s School of Media, Film and Journalism lecturer [Dr Whitney Monaghan] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/whitney-monaghan?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Monaghan_website_oct_australia) and author [Professor Michael W Clune] (http://www.michaelwclune.com/) . Today’s episode raises questions about the balance between healthy escapism and excessive immersion, as well as the impact of escapism on individuals' ability to return to reality. Can the line become too blurred? [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/10/13/1386231/what-are-we-trying-to-escape?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E90_podcast_oct_australia) Learn more: --- [‘Reality bleed’, and the blurred lines of live-action role-playing] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2022/08/31/1385013/reality-bleed-and-the-blurred-lines-of-live-action-role-playing?utm_campaign=MLENS_BUS&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=RealityBleed_article_oct_australia) --- [Screen time: Are we seeing ourselves on television?] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2023/06/06/1385713/screen-time-are-we-seeing-ourselves-on-television?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Representation_article_oct_australia) --- [The science of addiction - A Different Lens] (https://lens.monash.edu/@a-different-lens/2018/05/28/1350176/science-of-addiction?utm_campaign=ADLEN_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Addiction_video_oct_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series, ‘Can Escapism Be Good for Us?’. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Oct 2023

23 MINS

23:30

19 Oct 2023

#90

What Can Influencers Teach Us About Women and Work?

13.10.23What Happens Next?What Can Influencers Teach Us About Women and Work? | 89 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. They’re in your social media feeds, on YouTube, and these they’re days even appearing in movies. The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gender dynamics? This episode of Monash University’s "What Happens Next?" podcast, hosted by Dr Susan Carland, features insightful discussions with experts in the field, including public relations academic [Dr Kate Fitch] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/kate-fitch?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Fitch_website_oct_australia) ; [Jo Stanley, co-founder and CEO of Broad Radio] (https://broadradio.com.au/) ; and [content creator Olivia White] (https://houseofwhite.com.au/) , all of whom bring their unique perspectives to the table. Being an influencer is not just a hobby or part-time gig – it's a billion-dollar industry primarily powered by women. Nevertheless, male influencers are paid about 30 per cent more than female influencers. Kate explains that the pay gap is only the tip of the iceberg of gender inequity in this precarious line of work. Jo, a veteran broadcaster, highlights that content creation requires a high level of skill. Influencers and content creators are adept at understanding and conveying stories that resonate with their audiences, making it appear effortless to connect with followers. She also points out that traditional media has been slow to include female voices, perhaps as a result of unconscious bias. The rise of the internet presented an opportunity for female creators to carve out digital spaces for themselves, democratising content creation. Mommy-blogger-turned-social-media-influencer Olivia talks about the struggle to balance authenticity with privacy. She discusses the ethics of sharing information about her children online, as well as the threat of cancel culture and algorithm changes that all influencers face. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/10/13/1386214/influencers-part-2?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E89_podcast_oct_australia) Learn more: --- [Wives, secretaries, bodies: How times have changed in the PR world] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2019/10/11/1377122/wives-secretaries-bodies-how-times-have-changed-in-the-pr-world?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=WomenPR_article_oct_australia) --- [How the Australian Women's Weekly spoke to '50s housewives about the Cold War] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2020/12/10/1381861/how-the-australian-womens-weekly-spoke-to-50s-housewives-about-the-cold-war?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=WomensWeekly_article_oct_australia) --- [Empathy, inclusivity key to achieving gender equality] (https://lens.monash.edu/@medicine-health/2022/09/13/1385076/empathy-inclusivity-key-to-achieving-gender-equality?utm_campaign=MLENS_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=GenderEquity_article_oct_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with an all-new topic. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Oct 2023

21 MINS

21:03

13 Oct 2023

#89

Does Influencer Culture Have a Dark Side?

06.10.23What Happens Next?Does Influencer Culture Have a Dark Side? | 88 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. This week on “What Happens Next?”, we’re kickstarting a new series on influencer culture. Did you know roughly 70 per cent of influencers identify as female? Specific industry research indicates that this percentage can be even higher on certain platforms, for instance, 80 per cent of content monetisation influencers on Instagram are women. In this new episode of Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, Dr Susan Carland and expert guests look into the societal perceptions surrounding feminised labour. We delve into the influence of stereotypes on public perception of influencers. We also discuss the experience of living a life where every moment is an opportunity for content creation and the potential impact it may have on one's well-being. [Dr Kate Fitch] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/kate-fitch) from Monash University's School of Media, Film and Journalism, provides insight into the billions of dollars the influencer marketing industry creates. Based on findings by Ogilvy's research, its worth has surged from $1.7 billion to $16.4 billion over the past eight years. Well-known influencer and content creator [Olivia White] (https://houseofwhite.com.au/) gives us a first-hand account of the negative perceptions of the industry. She provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the life of a professional content creator.  [Jo Stanley] (https://broadradio.com.au/) , the CEO of Broad Radio and a prominent broadcaster, delves into the profound influence of gender norms and stereotypes on the media landscape. She highlights how the internet has ushered in a new era of empowerment for women, enabling them to break into an area historically dominated by men. Additionally, Jo explores the intriguing dynamics between the public and private spheres and delves into the captivating concept of parasocial relationships. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/09/08/1386175/does-influencer-culture-have-a-dark-side?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E88_podcast_oct_australia) Learn more: --- [Dwelling on the positive: Escaping the pull of online 'bodily perfection'] (https://lens.monash.edu/@medicine-health/2022/09/08/1385064/algorithm-be-damned-escaping-the-pull-of-online-bodily-perfection?utm_campaign=MLENS_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=BodyImage_article_oct_australia) --- [Smart-home technology in need of a gender reboot] (https://lens.monash.edu/@technology/2020/11/11/1381679/smart-home-technology-in-need-of-a-gender-reboot?utm_campaign=MLENS_ITE&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=SexistTech_article_oct_australia) --- [There's a fundamental need to reverse the 'pink recession'] (https://lens.monash.edu/@medicine-health/2020/12/14/1381848/theres-a-fundamental-need-to-reverse-the-pink-recession?utm_campaign=MLENS_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=PinkRecession_article_oct_australia) We'll be back next week with part two in this series, "What Can Influencers Teach Us About Women and Work?". If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?”  to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Oct 2023

29 MINS

29:43

06 Oct 2023

#88

Can Tech Unlock Humans’ Full Potential?

29.9.23What Happens Next?Can We Unlock Humans Full Potential? | 87 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. This week, Monash University's podcast, "What Happens Next?", concludes its series on transhumanism with conversations from leading experts in medicine, business, and design. Monash graduate Alex Naoumidis, co-founder and co-CEO of MindsetHealth, discusses with our host, Dr Susan Carland, the untapped possibilities of new technologies to enhance cognitive and psychological abilities. He sees transhumanism as the next logical step in human evolution. Founder and CEO of bioinformatics company  [EMOTIV] (https://www.emotiv.com/) , Monash alumna  [Tan Le] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tan_Le) , delves into the potential fusion of human biological capabilities and artificial intelligence to usher in a new realm of humanistic intelligence. Tan underscores the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the development, design, and deployment of emerging technologies. [Associate Professor Leah Heiss] (https://www.monash.edu/mada/design/people/leah-heiss?utm_campaign=RESCH_MAD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=LeahHeiss_website_sep_australia) , from Monash University's Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture, highlights the need for societal and regulatory frameworks in emerging technologies to ensure responsible implementation. Leah also discusses the potential of nano and micro-technologies to help restore capacity to people who have been through hardship. Finally, cardiovascular engineer from the Victorian Heart Hospital [Associate Professor Shaun Gregory] (https://www.monash.edu/engineering/shaungregory?utm_campaign=RESCH_ENG&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ShaunGregory_website_sep_australia)  guides us through the ventricular assist device that essentially functions as an artificial heart. He shares stories of his patients who have received these devices, highlighting how this technology has provided them with a second lease on life, without diminishing their sense of humanity in any manner. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/09/22/1386171/transhumanism-1?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=s8e87_podcast_oct_australia) Learn more: --- [From Student Startup to $77m Business] (https://www.monash.edu/students/news/articles/student-startup-mindset-health-raises-$20-million?utm_campaign=MNEWS_ERD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=MindsetHealth_article_oct_australia) --- [Pigs with human brain cells and biological chips: How lab-grown hybrid lifeforms bamboozle scientific ethics] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2023/09/26/1386144/pigs-with-human-brain-cells-and-biological-chips-how-lab-grown-hybrid-lifeforms-bamboozle-scientific-ethics?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Chimeras_article_oct_australia) --- [Designing wearable technologies to solve pressing health challenges – Monash Lens] (https://lens.monash.edu/@design-architecture/2021/09/17/1383770/designing-wearable-technologies-to-solve-some-of-our-most-pressing-health-challenges?utm_campaign=MLENS_MAD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Wearables_article_oct_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with an all-new topic. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?”  to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

28 Sep 2023

20 MINS

20:43

28 Sep 2023

#87

Are Humans About To Evolve?

22.9.23What Happens Next?Are Humans About to Evolve? | 86 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. The latest episode of “What Happens Next?” takes you along for a ride through the fascinating – and frightening – world of transhumanism, a concept in which technology is harnessed to augment human abilities. Monash alumna [Tan Le] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tan_Le) , the founder and CEO of bioinformatics company [EMOTIV] (https://www.emotiv.com/) , kicks off the conversation by providing host Dr Susan Carland with an insightful perspective on transhumanism. She defines it as an evolution of humanity itself, where we continuously explore new avenues of augmentation beyond historical methods. [Associate Professor Leah Heiss] (https://www.monash.edu/mada/design/people/leah-heiss?utm_campaign=RESCH_MAD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=LeahHeiss_website_sep_australia) , from Monash University’s Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, discusses our natural drive to create technologies that help us push beyond our biological limits. Monash Law’s [Associate Professor Karinne Ludlow] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/karinne-ludlow?utm_campaign=RESCH_LAW&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=KarinneLudlow_website_sep_australia) considers the critical question of where to draw the line between medical assistance and enhancement, raising thought-provoking ethical dilemmas, such as the implications of gene editing and heritable genetic changes. As human-enhancing technologies emerge, issues of access become another pressing ethical concern. [Associate Professor Shaun Gregory] (https://www.monash.edu/engineering/shaungregory?utm_campaign=RESCH_ENG&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ShaunGregory_website_sep_australia) , a cardiovascular engineer working out of the Victorian Heart Hospital, highlights the existing disparities in healthcare access, emphasising the need for a fairer distribution of life-altering tech. Bioethicist [Dr Julian Koplin] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/julian-koplin?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=JulianKoplin_website_sep_australia) helps listeners navigate the ethical minefield of transhumanism by discussing the importance of individual moral reflection, government regulation and the possibility of intellectual inertia. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/09/15/1386162/transhumanism?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E86_podcast_sep_australia) Learn more: --- [Staying ahead of the artificial intelligence revolution – Monash Lens] (https://lens.monash.edu/@a-different-lens/2023/08/21/1386050/staying-ahead-of-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution?utm_campaign=ADLEN_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=AI_video_sep_australia) --- [What Happens Next? podcast: Bias in AI, part 1] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2021/09/03/1383749/whnpodcast-bias-in-ai-s5-part1?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S5E44_podcast_sep_australia) --- [Tailoring university assessment in the age of ChatGPT - Monash Lens] (https://lens.monash.edu/@julian-koplin/2023/05/15/1385696/tailoring-university-assessment-in-the-age-of-chatgpt?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=AssessmentsAI_article_sep_australia) --- [EMOTIV's Tan Le: opportunity never wasted] (https://lens.monash.edu/2018/08/31/1358895/tan-le-taking-opportunity-by-the-horns?utm_campaign=MLIFE_ERD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=TanLe_article_sep_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series, ‘Can Tech Unlock Humans’ Full Potential?’. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Sep 2023

26 MINS

26:36

21 Sep 2023

#86

Can Art Help Our Climate Anxiety?

15 September 2023What Happens Next?Can Art Help Our Climate Anxiety? | 85 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. In the third episode of our exploration of climate anxiety, host Dr Susan Carland explores the shared experience of climate anxiety and how art can be used to reach the core of human emotions. Our expert guests create and study music and fiction that can evoke empathy and foster a sense of community among audiences who may be grappling with climate anxiety. [Dr Anna McMichael] (https://lens.monash.edu/@anna-mcmichael?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=McMichael_website_sep_australia) and [Dr Louise Devenish] (https://lens.monash.edu/@louise-devenish?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Devenish_website_sep_australia) , from Monash University's Sir Zelman Cowan School of Music and Performing Arts, introduce “Climate Notes”. This unique project combines letters from climate scientists and ordinary people, which discuss how climate change makes them feel, with original musical compositions. These “musical letters” provide a moving outlet for expressing the emotional and psychological impacts of climate change. The episode also features literary scholar [Professor Adeline Johns-Putra] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/adeline-grace-johns-putra?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Johns-Putra_website_sep_australia) , head of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Monash University Malaysia, who specialises in climate fiction, or “cli-fi.” Climate fiction includes novels, stories, and films that grapple with the impact of climate change on our world. These narratives can serve as a powerful tool for processing the emotional toll of climate anxiety, offering readers a chance to explore various perspectives on climate change and its consequences, fostering empathy and awareness. Don’t miss a moment of Season 8 of “What Happens Next?” – [subscribe now] (https://podfollow.com/what-happens-next/view) on your favourite podcast app. Already a subscriber? You can help other listeners find the show by giving “What Happens Next?” a rating and review. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/09/15/1386139/climate-anxiety-art?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E85_podcast_sep_australia) Learn more: --- [“What Happens Next?”: The Impact of Art] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2020/05/15/1380423/whnpodcast-impact-of-art-s2-part1?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S2E13_podcast_sep_australia) --- [Hitting the right notes on climate change] (https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2022/09/09/1385049/hitting-the-right-notes-on-climate-change?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ClimateNotes_article_sep_australia)   --- [Devastatingly low Antarctic sea ice may be the 'new abnormal', study warns] (https://lens.monash.edu/2023/09/14/1386133/devastatingly-low-antarctic-sea-ice-may-be-the-new-abnormal-study-warns?utm_campaign=MLENS_SCI&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=AntarcticIce_article_sep_australia) --- [Adeline Johns-Putra re-imagines our future with cli-fi - Alumni] (https://www.monash.edu/alumni/community/monash-life/2021/adeline-johns-putra-re-imagines-our-future-with-cli-fi?utm_campaign=MLIFE_ERD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Cli-fi_article_sep_australia)   “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with an all-new topic. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Sep 2023

30 MINS

30:48

14 Sep 2023

#85

How Can We Conquer Climate Anxiety?

7 September 2023What Happens Next?How Can We Conquer Climate Anxiety? | 84 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. The climate anxiety you may be feeling isn't an isolated problem. It's a shared experience and one that can be addressed through empowerment and action. The emotional toll of climate change often leaves us feeling paralysed. But as today’s expert guests tell host Dr Susan Carland, we can’t fix the climate crisis alone – and we don't have to face climate anxiety alone, either. It's normal to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of climate change and its implications. But you don’t need to become a climate expert to make a difference. Dr Rhona Garad, from Monash University’s Centre for Health Research and Implementation, and Faculty of Education Professor Alan Reid discuss the science literacy barriers that often stand in the way of engaging with the issues, and how we can overcome them. Dr Rebecca Huntley, author of “How to Talk About Climate Change In a Way That Makes A Difference”, says it’s crucial to remember that choosing to see hope and potential where others see despair can provide the motivation to keep going. Moving from anxiety to action involves taking practical steps. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie suggests three practical areas where individuals can make meaningful change. You can amplify your voice by connecting with like-minded individuals and joining environmental groups, says Kelly O’Shanassy, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation. When we find the right people, we gain the confidence to engage in conversations and become agents of change. Climate anxiety’s a natural response to the climate crisis, but it doesn't have to paralyse us. The future’s not set in stone – it's shaped by the actions we take today. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/09/01/1386127/climate-anxiety-2?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E84_podcast_sep_australia) Learn more: --- [Listen to part one of this series] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/08/25/1386094/climate-anxiety?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E83_podcast_sep_australia) --- [Is it time to rethink our language on climate change?] (https://lens.monash.edu/@environment/2020/01/03/1379384/is-it-time-to-rethink-our-language-on-climate-change?utm_campaign=MLENS_MSD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ClimateLanguage_article_sep_australia) --- [Can the SDGs be used to measure the concerns of youth? ] (https://lens.monash.edu/@climate-change-rising-to-the-real-urgent-and-globa/2023/08/10/1385969/can-the-sdgs-be-used-to-measure-the-concerns-of-youth?utm_campaign=MLENS_MSD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=YouthSDGs_article_sep_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part three of this series, ‘Can Art Help Our Climate Anxiety?’. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Sep 2023

26 MINS

26:07

07 Sep 2023

#84

Why Are We So Anxious About Earth?

1.9.23What Happens Next?Why Are We So Anxious About Earth? | 83 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch full episodes. The world’s heating up, and so is our anxiety. Climate anxiety, or eco-anxiety, is an unprecedented and growing mental health crisis. How do we wrestle with a planet-sized problem? This week, host Dr Susan Carland begins a three-part exploration of climate anxiety. She’s joined by [Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie] (https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/get-to-know-our-ceo-amanda-mckenzie/) , who defines climate anxiety as a rational concern about our future – or the lack of one. Monash University’s [Dr Rhonda Garad] (https://lens.monash.edu/@rhonda-garad?utm_campaign=MLENS_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=RhondaGarad_website_sep_australia) has found that climate anxiety’s impact on young people is especially pronounced, leading them to make major life decisions early. [Dr Susie Ho] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/susie-ho?utm_campaign=RESCH_SCI&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=SusieHo_website_sep_australia) , a regular attendee of the UN’s Conference of the Parties, is concerned about young people’s avenues for advocacy. She discusses their feelings of powerlessness and anger stemming from the lack of effective action, which has led to a surge in climate activism. Although there are parallels between previous global existential threats and the dangers of climate change, [Professor Alan Reid] (https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/alan-reid?utm_campaign=RESCH_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=AlanReid_website_sep_australia) believes climate anxiety is distinct due to its long-term nature and lack of government and corporate action. These entities play a significant role in addressing climate anxiety. Unfortunately, as [Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Kelly O'Shanassy] (https://www.acf.org.au/executive) points out, they’ve failed to address the challenge, exacerbating our fears. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/08/25/1386094/climate-anxiety?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E83_podcast_sep_australia) Learn more: --- [Mini-documentary: “Climate change education: Learning our way out of a crisis”] (https://lens.monash.edu/@a-different-lens/2022/03/16/1384468/climate-crisis-adl25?utm_campaign=ADLEN_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ClimateEducation_video_sep_australia) --- [Eco-anxiety and climate change through the eyes of the next generation] (https://lens.monash.edu/@science/2021/10/27/1383993/eco-anxiety-and-climate-change-through-the-eyes-of-the-next-generation?utm_campaign=MLENS_SCI&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=EcoAnxiety_article_sep_australia) --- [Climate change: Collective action counters government inaction] (https://lens.monash.edu/@rhonda-garad/2021/08/13/1383634/climate-change-collective-action-a-counterpoint-to-australian-government-inaction?utm_campaign=MLENS_MED&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ClimateInaction_article_sep_australia) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series, ‘How Can We Conquer Climate Anxiety?’. Enjoying the show? [Don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , rate and review “What Happens Next?” to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

01 Sep 2023

28 MINS

28:09

01 Sep 2023

#83

How Do We Balance Work and Play?

25.8.23What Happens Next?How Can We Balance Work and Play? | 82 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each full episode. Last week on Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests uncovered how neglecting play in adulthood can lead to decreased creativity and escalated burnout rates. This week, the podcast explores the future of play and offers some realistic suggestions for injecting a little more fun into our busy schedules. Take a trip to the Conceptual PlayLab, guided by [Laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer] (https://lens.monash.edu/@marilyn-fleer?utm_campaign=MLENS_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Fleer_website_aug_australia) from Monash University's Faculty of Education. This living laboratory is pioneering play-based methodologies to instil complex STEM principles in young children, changing early childhood education and encouraging tomorrow’s scientists, engineers and innovative thinkers. Play’s benefits don’t end after primary school. [Professor Margaret S Barrett] (https://lens.monash.edu/@margaret-barrett?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Barrett_website_aug_australia) , Head of Monash University's Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, reveals the profound connection between music and creativity. Her research shows how a music-rich environment can fortify cognitive skills and nurture confidence and connection in learners of all ages. As adults, we often sideline play in favour of our to-do list. Dr Mike Rucker, author of “The Fun Habit”, explains how engaging in playful activities rejuvenates our minds, cultivating vitality, innovation and resilience. Rob Walker, author of “The Art of Noticing”, adds his insights, highlighting that play is a form of focused attention, honing our creative abilities and even creating a gateway to mindfulness practices. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (URL returns bad status code, 403: https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/08/25/1386065/play-2?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E82_podcast_aug_australia) Learn more: --- [Conceptual PlayLab] (https://www.monash.edu/education/research/projects/conceptual-playlab?utm_campaign=UPGRA_EDU&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=PlayLab_website_aug_australia) --- [The importance of an arts-based education] (https://lens.monash.edu/@education/2020/07/09/1380775/why-governments-must-recognise-the-importance-of-an-arts-based-education?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=MusicEd_article_aug_australia)   --- [The Art of Noticing newsletter] (https://robwalker.substack.com/) --- [The Fun Habit] (https://michaelrucker.com/) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with an all-new topic. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?”  to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Aug 2023

29 MINS

29:19

24 Aug 2023

#82

What Happens When We Stop Playing?

18.8.23What Happens Next?What Happens When We Stop Playing? | 81 New this season: [Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZkU1vM_0aURLMlnDBIxsKcY6NiOUaLs) to watch the video version of each full episode. The season eight premiere of Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, kicks off with a fun topic – fun itself. In today’s episode, host Dr Susan Carland and expert guests in music, mindfulness and more discuss the consequences of growing up and losing touch with the innate creativity we had as children. The discussion ranges from the roots of our musicality – which begins in the womb – to the repercussions of discounting leisure time in adulthood. Along the way, experts weigh in on why — and when – we begin to deprioritise play, and how technology may be robbing us of great fun and creative exploration. In part one of this two-part series, Susan is joined by [Professor Margaret S Barrett] (https://lens.monash.edu/@margaret-barrett?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Barrett_website_aug_australia) , head of Monash’s Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, whose work offers fascinating insights into the foundations of creativity. Gaming expert [Dr Xavier Ho] (https://lens.monash.edu/@xavier-ho?utm_campaign=MLENS_MAD&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=XavierHo_website_aug_australia) discusses how play can help us understand ourselves and the world around us. [Rob Walker] (https://robwalker.substack.com/) , the author of “The Art of Noticing” and its popular associated newsletter, weighs in on why, even though actively engaging our minds generally leaves us happier, we’re so tempted by digital distractions. Finally, you’ll hear from [Dr Mike Rucker] (https://michaelrucker.com/) , author of “The Fun Habit”, on why today’s adults are in a unique position that makes finding the time to take a break and have some fun so much more challenging. If you’re feeling burnt out and tired, it may be time to challenge your notion of play as a relic of childhood. Discover why it’s an integral part of our lives – and what will happen if we continue to take ourselves too seriously. [A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/08/18/1386045/play?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S8E81_podcast_aug_australia) Learn more: --- [Episode 40: “Are We Hustling Ourselves to Death?”] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2021/08/13/1383595/whnpodcast-hustle-culture-s4-part1?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S5E40_podcast_aug_australia) --- [Episode 41: “Does Hustle Culture Drive Creativity?”] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2021/08/06/1383643/whnpodcast-hustle-culture-s4-part2?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=S5E41_podcast_aug_australia) --- [The Art of Noticing newsletter] (https://robwalker.substack.com/) --- [The Fun Habit] (https://michaelrucker.com/) “What Happens Next?” will be back next week with part two of this series, ‘How Do We Balance Work and Play?’. If you’re enjoying the show, [don’t forget to subscribe] (https://podfollow.com/1485676423) , or rate or review “What Happens Next?”  to help listeners like yourself discover it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Aug 2023

20 MINS

20:52

17 Aug 2023

#81

Introducing season eight of ‘What Happens Next?’

What happens when we stop playing? Are humans on the verge of evolution? And are we becoming more rude? An all-new season of the multi-award nominated What Happens Next? podcast launches later this month, and will tackle these questions and more. Your host, Dr Susan Carland, addresses a new set of topics looking at the future we’re facing if we don’t change, the future we could have if we do, and how to get the kind of future we all want. This season, she sits down with world-leading experts and thought leaders from across the globe, who will share their insights and research on play, climate anxiety, transhumanism, influencer culture, escapism and civility. Can’t wait to find out what happens next? [Explore our back catalogue.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=WHN_website_aug_australia) New this season: [Subscribe to our YouTube channel] (https://youtube.com/@MonashUniversity) to watch the video version of each episode. [A full transcript of this trailer is available on Monash Lens.] (https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2023/08/04/1386004/season-8?utm_campaign=WHNPD_BRA&utm_source=workplace&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=S8Trailer_podcast_aug_australia) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

03 Aug 2023

03 MINS

03:58

03 Aug 2023