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  • Social Media: Australia’s ban, AI and young people online

    Australia is banning social media for children 16 and under – but will it actually keep them safe or only spark new problems?

    In this episode, hosts David Karsten and Celeste Fourie are joined by Professor Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University, to discuss Australia’s proposed ban on social media for children under 16.

    We explore what the Ban aims to achieve, who it will affect, and whether it could reshape the relationship between government and big tech.

    The discussion also ventures into what social media will look like when the ban comes into play, and how AI is creating a new internet for the next generation.

    • The ban: Purpose, platforms and rollout [01:15]
    • Consultation and youth input [04:40]
    • How social platforms shape teens’ social lives [06:20]
    • Will the ban protect young people? [11:12]
    • Generative AI and youth [16:30]
    • Industry and global response [22:00]
    • Digital literacy and misinformation [16:50]
    • The path forward: advice on supporting teens as the ban takes effect [33:10]
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    • eSafety Commissioner
    • Digital Child
    • The social media ban: four essential insights for young people and parents
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    Professor Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University

    Tama is a regular media commentator, Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child and former president of the Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR).

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    Hosts: Celeste Fourie and David Karsten

    Content Creators: Zoe Taylor and Caitlin Crowley 

    Recordist: Caitlin Crowley

    Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

    Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Natasha Weeks

    First Nations Acknowledgement

    Curtin University acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the First Peoples of this place we call Australia, and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

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    36 min
  • Neuro Tech: Neuralink, brain chips, human augmentation

    Inserting microchips into human brains was once the stuff of science fiction but is now reality thanks to companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. But what are the pros and cons of having Musk tech inside our heads? 

    In this episode, our host David gets cerebral with Dr Sarah Hellewell, a Neurotrauma Research Fellow at Curtin University and the Perron Institute. Together, they unpack how human augmentation tech like Neuralink works, and how it can help to improve the quality of life for people with brain injuries or neurological conditions. They also explore the ethics of merging ‘mind with machine’. 

    • Understanding brain computer interfaces (BCI) [01:02]
    • Decoding thoughts into actions [04:45]
    • BCI can change lives [09:12]
    • Ethical implications of BCI tech [14:15]
    • The future of BCI in everyday life [12:36]
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    • The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain – thanks to Elon Musk
    • Why Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant reframes our ideas of self-identity
    • Researchers reveal new pathway to improve traumatic brain injury outcomes
    • The Future Of Brain trauma and sports
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    Dr Sarah Hellewell

    Sarah is a Senior Research Fellow in Neurotrauma at Curtin University and the Perron Institute. Her research incorporates both clinical and preclinical research programs spanning the spectrum of neurodegeneration and brain injury severity, enabling her to rapidly identify clinical problems and translate “bedside to bench” and back again.

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    Host: David Karsten
    Content creators: Caitlin Crowley and Zoe Taylor
    Producer: Emilia Jolakoska
    Executive producer: Natasha Weeks and Anita Shore

    First Nations Acknowledgement

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    28 min
  • Masculinity: identity, social media and extremism

    Gender is always in motion, but is masculinity in crisis? In this episode, host David Karsten speaks with Dr Ben Rich and Todd Morley about modern masculinity, the challenges men face today, the rise of extremism and the solutions that could benefit us all.

    • What does it mean to be a man in 2025 – and is masculinity in crisis? [00:09]
    • Why men are falling behind: education, mental health and identity in a time of “polycrisis” [02:04]
    • Generational divides and changing views on struggle [07:43]
    • How social media is shaping masculinity [11:19]
    • Extremism explained – what it really means and how it connects to masculinity [14:49]
    • Is the internet an accelerant for radicalisation? [23:01]
    • What men – and society – can do to create better futures [26:59]
    • Redefining the “modern man” – why ambiguity matters [30:50]
    • Inside the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN) [34:59]
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    • Hasan Piker: a "himbo gateway drug" to the left?
    • Most young Aussie men are turning to masculinity influencers, and it's impacting their mental health
    • What is gender? With Judith Butler 
    • The draw of the ‘manosphere’: understanding Andrew Tate’s appeal to lost men
    • The Future Of the Manosphere podcast
    • Western Australia Intervention Support Program (WAISP)
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    Doctor Ben Rich

    Dr Ben Rich is a senior lecturer in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and co-director of the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN), where his research focuses on the factors behind politically extreme views in areas such as gender, race, and public health.

    Todd Morley

    Todd Morley is a PhD researcher in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry. His current research focuses on the radicalisation patterns of lone actor terrorists, and he also works as a preventing/countering violent extremism practitioner and consultant outside of Curtin.

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    Host: David Karsten
    Content creator and recordist: Zoe Taylor
    Editor: Caitlin Crowley
    Producer: Emilia Jolakoska
    Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Natasha Weeks

    First Nations Acknowledgement

    Curtin University acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the First Peoples of this place we call Australia, and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

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    37 min
  • Sustainable Futures: climate, curriculum and collaboration

    What do an urban designer, an electrician and Curtin University have in common? They all want to help humanity prosper. To achieve that, sustainability is key. 

    In this episode, our host David is joined by Professor Josh Byrne and Saf Flatters. Josh is Dean of Sustainable Futures at Curtin (he’s also well-known as a presenter on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia), and Saf is an electrical and energy specialist and third-year Curtin data science student. 

    Together, they explore what a ‘sustainable future’ really means, and how a novel Curtin University subject called Sustainability Challenge is bringing together academia, industry, government and community to create real solutions to some of the most pressing environmental and social problems. 

    1. What does a ‘sustainable future’ mean? [03:24]
    2. Sustainability problems more complex than ever [04:40]
    3. Big problems mean big solutions [07:30]
    4. Data science brings structure to complexity [08:28]
    5. Cultivating hope and optimism [10:11]
    6. Sustainability Challenge insights [12:29]
    7. There’s no ‘doctor evil’ industry [30:59]
    8. Learnings to last a lifetime [35:17]
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    • 2025 Sustainability Challenge
    • Sustainable Futures
    • Futures Platform at Curtin
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    Professor Josh Byrne, Dean of Sustainable Futures, Faculty of Humanities
    Professor Josh Byrne is an environmental scientist, urban design professional and Dean of Sustainable Futures at Curtin. His career bridges academia, professional practice, media and policy, with a focus on advancing urban sustainability through demonstration and collaboration. In 2025, Josh was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to conservation, the environment and public communication.

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    Saf Flatters, Bachelor of Science (Data Science) student, Faculty of Science and Engineering
    Saf describes her career path as “very twisty.” With more than 15 years of experience as an electrician in the electrical and energy sectors, she’s now studying a Bachelor of Science (Data Science) at Curtin. Saf is passionate about using data to solve real-world problems, and outside her studies, she runs an electrical business, serves on industry boards and spends time bike packing through hidden corners of the world.

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    Host: David Karsten
    Researcher: Caitlin Crowley
    Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

    First Nations Acknowledgement

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    39 min
  • Reproductive Health Leave | Dr Silvia Salazar and Dr Abebe Hailemariam

    Have you ever had to take a day off work due to severe period pain? Or to manage menopause symptoms? Or to attend an IVF appointment? New research reveals it would save the Australian economy billions of dollars a year if employers offered leave specifically for reproductive health.

    In this episode our host David Karsten talks with the authors of the research, Dr Silvia Salazar and Dr Abebe Hailemariam, from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre. They discuss what reproductive health leave is and explore the benefits it could have for both employees and employers, including economic savings, increased productivity, improved mental health and wellbeing, and better workplace equity. 

    They also discuss some of the risks of implementing reproductive health leave and the cultural stigma associated with women’s reproductive health.

    • What is reproductive health leave (RHL)? [01:02]
    • Absenteeism and presenteeism costs economy A$21billion [03:49]
    • RHL is a shared concern and promotes equality [08:45]
    • How other countries offer RHL [10:28]
    • Will RHL discriminate against women? [15:19]
    • Steps to legislate RHL in Australia [23:00]
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    Dr Silvia Salazar

    Research Fellow, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre 

    Dr Salazar is a researcher in development economics, ethnic and gender issues and public policy. She obtained her PhD at the Paris School of Economics and the University Paris 1, Panthéon Sorbonne, and has presented her research at numerous international conferences and workshops.

    Dr Abebe Hailemariam

    Senior Research Fellow, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre 

    Dr Hailmarian obtained his PhD in Economics from Monash University, where he and received the Mollie Holman Medal Award for Best doctoral thesis in the Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University.

    Dr Hailemariam’s research areas of interest include energy economics, health economics, housing, gender and inequality.

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    Host: David Karsten
    Content creators: Caitlin Crowley and Zoe Taylor
    Producer:Emilia Jolakoska

    First Nations Acknowledgement

    Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

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    27 min
  • Planetary Defence | Assoc Prof Nick Timms & Prof William Rickard

    Picture this: there’s an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. What exactly would we do – and who’s working behind the scenes to keep us safe? In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Associate Professor Nicholas Timms and Professor William Rickard to explore the fascinating science of planetary defence.

    o How a Moon rock changed a career [00:58]
    o Planetary defence 101 [02:32]
    o Space rocks and the tools unlocking their secrets [04:50]
    o What Asteroid Bennu is teaching us about life’s building blocks [07:40]
    o The story of WA’s Mother’s Day meteorite [10:24]
    o Popcorn asteroids, Apophis and the DART mission [15:45]
    o Potentially hazardous objects: Whose problem is it anyway? [19:47]
    o The future of planetary defence and space research [22:17]  

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    • John de Laeter Research Centre
    • Planetary defence: Asteroids, meteorites and the future of life on Earth
    • Police officer finds meteorite that lit up WA's skies
    • Pristine asteroid samples reveal secrets of the ancient solar system
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    Associate Professor Nicholas Timms, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences

    Nick is a leading expert in rock and mineral deformation and geochronology and has focussed his recent research on impact cratering and extra-terrestrial geology. Deeply immersed in the field, Nick is director of the Space Science and Technology Centre at Curtin University, a team member for NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission and member of the CASA Moon NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI).

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    Professor William Rickard, Director, John de Laeter Centre

    Professor Will Rickard is an experienced materials scientist with a successful record in applied research and analytical facility management. He collaborates widely with researchers and industry as the subject matter expert for advanced materials characterisation. Will is the Director of the John de Laeter Centre where he manages a suite of core research facilities and co-ordinates a number of projects in defence, materials science and geoscience disciplines.

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    Host: David Karsten

    Content creator and recordist: Caitlin Crowley

    Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

    Social Media: Celeste Fourie

    Executive Producer: Anita Shore

    First Nations Acknowledgement

    Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

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    27 min
  • Personal Data Privacy Online | Dr Adam Andreotta

    Data is the currency of the digital age, and most of us give our personal data away without realising. In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr. Adam Andreotta to discuss his book, Rethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data Age. 

    Listen to discover how big data is reshaping our privacy and how we can protect our information in the new age of integrated technology.

    • Dr Adam Andreotta’s journey [01:17]
    • What is personal data? [04:54]
    • The upside of sharing your data [08:14]
    • What are we agreeing to when we ‘accept terms’? [11:23]
    • The pitfalls of privacy policies [15:21]
    • Can we take back control? [18:24]
    • Copyright and consent [33:00]
    • The future of online privacy [36:28]
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    • The Philosopher's Zone
    • Automated informed consent
    • Data Privacy and Personal Protection Online: Insights from The Future Of
    • Rethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data Age
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    Dr Adam Andreotta, Lecturer, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University

    Dr Adam Andreotta's research explores the philosophy of artificial intelligence, the ethics of big data, and how we can better secure informed consent surrounding the collection and use of our personal data online.

    In 2024, Adam authored Rethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data Age where he delves into the challenges of self-managing our private data online and suggests ways we can improve data consent practices in everyday contexts.

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    Host: David Karsten

    Recordist and Content Creator: Caitlin Crowley

    Social Media: Celeste Fourie

    Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

    Executive Producer: Anita Shore

    First Nations Acknowledgement

    Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

    40 min
  • Screen Time and Child Development | Dr Amber Beynon

    Screens and digital technology are ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents – but what does this mean for child development? In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Dr Amber Beynon to discuss her research into the relationship between infant development, screen time and other family factors. 

    • What we know (and don’t) about screen time and children’s development [00:58]
    • Understanding the impact of the broader family environment [04:26]
    • Advice for parents navigating the digital landscape [07:56]
    • Closing the research gap [10:55]
    • Navigating new technology: From TV to AI [11:55]
    • Amber's journey in this evolving field [16:23]
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    • ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child
    • Beyond screen time: complex factors shaping child development
    • Half of all Australian kids have hands on mobile phones, according to Communication and Media Authority survey
    • Influence of maternal and infant technology use and other family factors on infant development
    • Is screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and white
    • Measurement Method Options to Investigate Digital Screen Technology Use by Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review
    • The ORIGINS Project: A platform for research discovery
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    Dr Amber Beynon

    Dr Amber Beynon is a Research Fellow at Curtin University’s School of Allied Health. She investigates the health impacts of information technology and the epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain in young populations. 

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    Host: David Karsten
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    Recordist: Annabelle Fouchard
    Social media: Celeste Fourie
    Executive producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes

    First Nations Acknowledgement

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    20 min
  • eDNA | A. Prof Paul Nevill and Joshua Kestel

    Insects pollinate 75% of all agricultural crops, yet many face extinction. Discover how a ‘Star Trek’ level tech called eDNA can monitor vital insect pollinators and support global food security. 

    • The pollinator crisis [01:15]
    • eDNA a gamechanger for biodiversity monitoring [03:09]
    • Hoverfly vs honeybee in avocado pollination [05:46]
    • Native bushland sustains agriculture [08:21]
    • Diverse applications for eDNA [14:05]
    • Merging tech with farm mechanisation [19:36]
    • Cambridge calling [20:10]
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    • eDNA could help protect insect pollinators of avocado flowers
    • Study reveals how eDNA could bear fruit for farmers and the environment
    • Small but might: eDNA amplies key role of insects in pollination
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    Associate Professor Paul Nevill

    Paul leads the Minesite Biomonitoring with eDNA (MBioMe) research group at Curtin University. He is a molecular ecologist working on everything from soil microbes to mammals. His main interest is eDNA-based monitoring of biodiversity.

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    Dr Joshua Kestel

    Joshua is a molecular ecologist interested in pollination and the resulting genetic consequences. He has undertaken research with the Minesite Biomonitoring with eDNA (MBioMe) research group at Curtin University, and the Department of Conservation, Biodiversity and Attractions (DBCA). He is now working at Cambridge University to further his research detecting pollinators using eDNA.

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    First Nations Acknowledgement

    Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

    29 min
  • Global Futures | Professor Joe Siracusa

    We’re at a pivotal moment in time for humanity. Are we doomed to repeat past mistakes or can Global Futures help to better shape our collective tomorrow?

    In this insightful episode, special host Matthew Sykes is joined by Professor Joe Siracusa, veteran historian and Inaugural Professor of Global Futures in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University. They explore how Global Futures can help us to understand history as a dynamic, non-linear journey that shapes our present and future possibilities, and empower us to make informed decisions for a brighter future.

    • Defining Global Futures [01:18]
    • Unpacking critical realist ontology [02:20]
    • The role of philosophy and science fiction [16:35]
    • Turning foresight into actionable insight [11:20]
    • Lessons on the past: meeting Martin Luther King [24:26]

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    Future tense? Global Futures uncovers what the past can tell us about tomorrow

    Leading political expert named Dean of Global Futures at Curtin

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    Joe Siracusa
    Professor of Global Futures, Curtin University
    President Emeritus of Australia’s Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Siracusa has also authored and co-authored over 30 books including America and the Cold War, 1941-1991: A Realist Interpretation, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in History. Professor Siracusa is also a regular media commentator on international diplomacy, nuclear weapons and American foreign policy.

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    Host and researcher: Matthew Sykes
    Producer: Emilia Jolakoska
    Editor: Zoe Taylor
    Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes

    First Nations Acknowledgement

    Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

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    33 min

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