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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Jobs for Humans (Re-Release) | Prof Mark Griffin
The Future Of, Ep 110 | 21:21
Digital disruption, AI, automation and changing views about work-life balance are going to transform our workplaces. A Deloitte Access Economics report forecasts that four out of five jobs created between now and 2030 will be for ‘knowledge workers’.
Housing Affordability | Dr Adam Crowe and Ryan Brierty
The Future Of, Ep 109 | 39:5
With rising interest rates, dwindling housing supply and a rental market in crisis, what is happening to Australian housing affordability, and is there any relief in sight?
The Manosphere | Dr Ben Rich and Dr Francis Russell
The Future Of, Ep 108 | 42:50
What is ‘the manosphere’, what has it got to do with masculinity, and why are high school teachers concerned by teenage boys’ attraction to it?
TikTok | Prof Crystal Abidin
The Future Of, Ep 107 | 30:31
Whether you love it, hate it, don’t get it or your grandma’s trending on it, TikTok is a cultural phenomenon. But how did it become so popular and should we be worried by its reach?
Mining Culture | Prof Sharon Parker & Dr Patricia Todd
The Future Of, Ep 106 | 29:20
Western Australia's mining sector is the lifeblood of the state, but it's not without scrutiny. Learn how the industry is using research to undergo a cultural revolution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its workers.
Moon Travel | Prof Phil Bland & Prof Gretchen Benedix
The Future Of, Ep 105 | 37:28
The moon is a treasure trove of science that holds opportunities for making discoveries about Earth and our Solar System. Now, through NASA’s Artemis program, we are about to go there …
Black Cockatoos | A. Prof Bill Bateman & Jane Hammond
The Future Of, Ep 104 | 30:1
Is it too late to save our iconic black cockatoos, or is there still time to act and protect these majestic birds?
Alzheimer's | Prof John Mamo & Dr Virginie Lam
The Future Of, Ep 103 | 38:36
Curtin researchers are trialling a medication that could help preserve the cognitive function of people with Alzheimer’s.
Grief | Prof Lauren Breen and Shelly Skinner
The Future Of, Ep 102 | 35:26
Why are grief and dying such taboo topics in many societies, particularly if they involve children? And what is ‘grief literacy’?
Twitter | Prof Tama Leaver
The Future Of, Ep 101 | 23:23
Will Twitter ever be the same since Elon Musk’s takeover? And what impact will his changes have on users, free speech and (dis)information?