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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Bushfires
The Future Of, Ep 28 | 25:24
Australia’s catastrophic bushfire season this year has raised a lot of questions. Dr Philip Zylstra discusses the phenomenon of Australian bushfires and strategies we can employ to reduce forest flammability.
Medicinal Cannabis
The Future Of, Ep 27 | 26:59
Chemical engineer Neil Foster and entrepreneur Paul Long discuss medicinal cannabis uptake in Australia and what it means for patients.
Meat Alternatives
The Future Of, Ep 26 | 27:20
Australians love their meat, consuming 110kg per capita each year. But it comes at a cost. Professor Dora Marinova and Talia Raphaely discuss the impact of meat on our health and the planet.
Mass Shooting Media Coverage
The Future Of, Ep 25 | 28:56
Mass shootings are rare but gain global media attention. Hear from Glynn Greensmith, a journalist and researcher, who discusses the media’s role and responsibility in covering mass shootings.
Palaeontology
The Future Of, Ep 24 | 32:21
David is joined by Professor Kate Trinajstic to discuss modern-day palaeontology, and how ecosystems and species evolve and react to environmental change.
Internet Fame
The Future Of, Ep 23 | 33:16
Digital anthropologist Dr Crystal Abidin discusses the rise and fall of online celebrities.
Understanding Consumers
The Future Of, Ep 22 | 30:44
David is joined by Dr Min Teah and Dr Luke Butcher to discuss how technology has given brands unprecedented insight into consumer behaviour.
Sustainable Buildings
The Future Of, Ep 21 | 26:42
Concrete is the second most-consumed resource on earth but has a big carbon footprint. Hear how Curtin researchers are developing a self-healing and sustainable biocement using natural microbes that could be used in a range of building construction and restoration applications.
The Innovation Ecosystem
The Future Of, Ep 20 | 30:42
How do exciting new ideas become real-world products and services? Hear from Silicon Valley venture capitalist Bill Tai and commercialisation expert Rohan McDougall.
Music
The Future Of, Ep 19 | 34:28
David is joined by Dr Adrian North to discuss how music affects our everyday behaviours and how new technology could shape musical tastes and consumer behaviours in the future.