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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Anti-vaxxers, Incels and QAnon | Drs Ben Rich and Eva Bujalka
The Future Of, Ep 88 | 33:10
The last few years have seen dramatic growth in the popularity of these extremist groups. How will they affect society in the future?
Legalising Cannabis | Prof Simon Lenton
The Future Of, Ep 87 | 24:46
Could Australia legalise recreational cannabis use while avoiding the same profit-driven pitfalls that have occurred with tobacco and alcohol?
Breast Cancer Treatment | A. Prof Pieter Eichhorn
The Future Of, Ep 86 | 24:35
From chemotherapy to immunotherapy and targeted drug delivery, what’s next for breast cancer treatment?
The Agribusiness Supply Chain | Dr Elizabeth Jackson
The Future Of, Ep 85 | 26:26
Bare supermarket shelves have become a familiar sight in recent years, following a series of disruptions to the agribusiness sector.
Hearing Loss | A. Prof Hani Al-Salami
The Future Of, Ep 84 | 13:0
We have medications to treat most human diseases and impairments, why not hearing loss?
The English Language | OED Consultant A.Prof Lisa Lim
The Future Of, Ep 83 | 40:0
English has cemented its place as the world's lingua franca, with 2 billion speakers. Will it remain a global language in the future?
Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children | Profs Jane Valentine and Catherine Elliot
The Future Of, Ep 82 | 17:55
Early intervention is critical to treating neurodevelopmental disorders, like cerebral palsy. But just how early can we diagnose them?
Sustainable Resources | Prof Michael Hitch
The Future Of, Ep 81 | 22:35
How will our resource use and mining operations change as we move towards a sustainable, decarbonised future?
Waste-free Construction
The Future Of, Ep 80 | 35:3
The construction industry is a leading contributor to landfill. Is a circular economy the solution to reducing this waste?
Vaccine Equity
The Future Of, Ep 79 | 28:31
Many people around the world can't access the COVID-19 vaccine. What impact could this have on the global spread of the virus?