The Future Of
The Future Of
The Future Of, a podcast powered by Curtin University, where experts share their vision of the future and how their work is helping shape it for the better.
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Fighting Liver Disease
The Future Of, Ep 12 | 18:32
Chronic liver disease is affecting millions worldwide and presents major global challenges. Researchers Nina Tirnitz-Parker and John Olynyk discuss what’s being done to understand, prevent and combat liver disease and cancer.
Coral Reefs
The Future Of, Ep 11 | 22:13
Coral reefs protect coasts, provide habitat and generate billions for fishing and tourism. But today these reefs are at risk. Coral taxonomist Zoe Richards discusses the state of coral reefs and how we can best protect them.
Australian Indigenous Languages
The Future Of, Ep 10 | 15:18
How do we preserve a language? Linguistics expert Alan Dench explores Indigenous languages in Australia and the impact of preservation on reconciliation.
Food Security
The Future Of, Ep 9 | 18:54
Drought and climate change are major risks to our food security but so are plant pathogens. Professor Mark Gibberd discusses how scientists are combatting the effects of plant pathogens on crop production.
Social Anxiety
The Future Of, Ep 8 | 17:18
Does your heart race in social settings? Professor Peter McEvoy talks about social anxiety and what's being done to help sufferers now and in the future.
Climate Action
The Future Of, Ep 7 | 22:7
Can we still ‘save the world’? Environmental expert Greg Morrison discusses climate action, the role of scientists and the challenges we face.
Jobs for Humans
The Future Of, Ep 6 | 20:42
Digital disruption, artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the workplace. Professor Mark Griffin talks about the future of work and whether robots will take our jobs.
Travel
The Future Of, Ep 5 | 20:8
Many of us are shunning traditional tourist hotspots in favour of immersive experiences. Dr Michael Volgger talks about this shift, the phenomenon of Airbnb and ‘robots in tourism’.
Autism in the Workplace
The Future Of, Ep 4 | 13:54
Professor Sonya Girdler discusses best practice for supporting people with autism at work and shares which industries will see the biggest rise in the number of employees with autism.
Life and Death on Social Media
The Future Of, Ep 3 | 16:27
Media expert Tama Leaver discusses the ethics of online profiles pre-birth and post-death.