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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Human–AI Decision-Making: trust, agency and context engineering
The Future Of, Ep 145 | 42:14
You make your own decisions – right?
Smart cities: urban efficiency, surveillance and data
The Future Of, Ep 144 | 32:10
From helping elderly people to cross the road to finding a free parking space, technology is helping to make our cities become safer and more enjoyable. But at what cost to our privacy?
AI in Education: tutors, learning models and integrity
The Future Of, Ep 143 | 37:44
Nearly 80% of Australian students are already using generative AI – but should they be?
Speech: stuttering, genetics and intervention
The Future Of, Ep 142 | 42:19
What causes some people to stutter? It's often believed that trauma or anxiety is the reason, but world-first research has found a genetic link to stuttering, allowing for life-changing early intervention.
Social Media: Australia’s ban, AI and young people online
The Future Of, Ep 141 | 35:42
Australia is banning social media for children 16 and under – but will it actually keep them safe or just spark new problems?
Neuro Tech: Neuralink, brain chips, human augmentation
The Future Of, Ep 140 | 27:25
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?
Masculinity: identity, social media and extremism
The Future Of, Ep 139 | 36:15
Gender is always in motion, but is masculinity in crisis?
Sustainable Futures: climate, curriculum and collaboration
The Future Of, Ep 138 | 38:19
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.
Reproductive Health Leave | Dr Silvia Salazar and Dr Abebe Hailemariam
The Future Of, Ep 137 | 26:27
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.
Planetary Defence | Assoc Prof Nick Timms & Prof William Rickard
The Future Of, Ep 136 | 26:38
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?