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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Political Extremism
The Future Of, Ep 52 | 44:1
Was the storming of the US Capitol an act of political terrorism? How has democracy become so polarised between the left and right?
Disability and the Media
The Future Of, Ep 51 | 28:9
The media has started to represent diversity in many forms, but how far has it really come in its portrayals of people with disability?
Women's Fitness Culture
The Future Of, Ep 50 | 42:27
How can we build a more positive fitness culture that better supports women’s health?
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
The Future Of, Ep 49 | 34:58
Will bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies replace fiat money?
Sharks
The Future Of, Ep 48 | 26:40
Are shark attacks sensationalised by the media, or have sharks acquired a taste for human flesh? Learn the truth with Melissa Márquez, the Mother of Sharks.
Universities
The Future Of, Ep 47 | 21:32
In the 21st century, could university campuses become redundant as more people turn to online learning? The need for us to regularly upskill for our careers is also influencing the traditional university business model.
Land Conservation
The Future Of, Ep 46 | 20:58
Join the man who found the oldest object on Earth and Australia’s first Indigenous Biodiversity Chair to learn how we can better protect the planet.
Extraterrestrial Intelligence
The Future Of, Ep 45 | 30:0
Two world-leading astronomers discuss their search for life beyond our Solar System.
Sustainable Engineering
The Future Of, Ep 44 | 24:43
To move to a cleaner, greener future, sustainable engineering is a must.
Getting Old
The Future Of, Ep 43 | 26:30
Getting old isn’t a sexy topic, but ageing happens to all of us, so how can we ensure we age well in order to live it up in our retirement years?