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Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is a bi-weekly all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe! Each episode, Adams will speak with athletes, coaches, and a rotating cycle of familiar sports correspondents to talk about a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analysis, games, and intimate conversations. Watch the episodes on Spotify, Tudum, or the Netflix Sports YouTube Channel. Audio episodes are available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every other Friday starting June 6th!

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Perspectives on the potential of AI-powered policing 28:56

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Policing has always embraced new technologies and Artificial Intelligence is, of course, the flavour of the month. Working out when and why it should be used is crucial, according to law enforcement specialists. What’s also important is ensuring appropriate human oversight. Future Tense - The creeping militarisation of our police Guests Dr Marion Oswald – Professor of Law, Northumbria University Philip Lukens – Former Police Chief, Alliance, Nebraska. Data-driven policing analyst Dr Nick Evans – Lecturer and researcher, Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies, University of Tasmania Dr Terry Goldsworthy – Associate Professor in Criminology, Bond University…

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The truth about AI and productivity 29:08

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How real is the link between Artificial Intelligence and increased productivity? Jon Whittle from the CSIRO, one of Australia's leading science agencies, has been examining the latest research. He helps us sort facts from fiction. Also, literacy and problem-solving skills have taken a dive in many developed countries — could an over-reliance on technology be part of the problem? And why understanding the literary style "Magic Realism" could help in developing better regulation for AI. Guests Jovan Kurbalija — Executive Director, Diplo Foundation Professor Jon Whittle — Data61 Director, CSIRO Andreas Schleicher — Director for Education and Skills, OECD…

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Sinking Cities 29:09

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Cities across the world are beginning to sink — some by as much as 10 centimetres a year. A recent study suggests that more than a third of urban Chinese resident now live in a sinking city. The cause is often ascribed to climate change, but is there something else at play? Could our thirst for water actually be the culprit? Also, how much do our urban environments contribute to the heating of the planet? A call to finally get serious about the climate impacts of city design. Guests Jeff Goodell — Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council. New York Times Best Selling author of "The Water Will Come" Dr Philip Minderhoud — Assistant Professor and Veni laureate at the University of Wageningen Associate Professor Anna Hullimann — Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne Further information Jeff Goodell — The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities and the Remaking of the Civilized World Anna Hurlimann — Integrating Climate Change Action Across the Built Environment: A Guide for Transformative Action…

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How to balance the population needs on our planet 29:08

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We face multiple looming demographic crises — and our responses seemingly contradict each other. A rapidly aging population means that we need more children to be born. But it's foreseeable that resources on Earth simply can't sustain many more people. How can we solve this conundrum? Original broadcast on May 22, 2022 Guests Dr Stuart Gietel Basten — Professor of Social Science and Policy, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Dr Marco Amati — Associate professor of International Planning, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University Deborah Devis — Science Communicator Dr Anumitra Mirti — Senior Associate — Sustainability, Beca Professor Nick Parr — Demographer, Macquarie University…

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Lessons from South Korea's security dilemma 28:38

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South Korea is a test case in how to maintain democracy against sustained pressure from dictatorship. The innovative and entrepreneurial country lives in the shadow of China and Russia, and its capital Seoul lies only 50km from the North Korean border. It hasn't been easy, but the difficulties South Korea faces and the way it deals with them could prove invaluable for other regional neighbours in responding to future economic and military aggression. Journalist Matt Smith has this special report… Guests Dr Troy Lee Brown — Research Fellow, Defense and Security Institute, University of Western Australia Professor Bec Strating — Director, La Trobe Asia and Professor of International Relations at La Trobe University Dr Mike Bosack — Special Advisor for Government Relations, Yokosuka Council for Asia-Pacific Studies Dongkeun Lee — Policy Fellow, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network Dr Duyeon Kim — Adjunct Senior Fellow, Indo-Pacific Security Program, Centre for New American Security…

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A turning point for the United Nations 28:38

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Suffering internal division and stymied by geopolitical bullying, the United Nations is facing a future of diminishing influence. As the organisation marks its 80th birthday, it's also dealing with a serious financial shortfall brought on by both China and the United States, its two biggest donors. Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has launched a major internal reform programme, but there are questions about whether his approach will rescue the global body or just cause further damage. Guests Associate Professor Chris Ogden — Director of Global Studies, University of Auckland Eugene Chen — Senior Fellow, Center on International Cooperation, New York University Richard Gowan — Director of UN Affairs, International Crisis Group Roland Rich — former Australian ambassador. Director of the United Nations and Global Policy Master of Arts program, Rutgers University…

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The potential benefits and risks of developing "mirror life" 28:38

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Synthetic biologists are hard at work developing artificial biological molecules as the first step toward developing a mirror cell that would be immune from infection. If they're successful, it could transform the world of medicine. But while the potential of mirror life is great, so too are the risks. There are warnings of a catastrophic impact if the cells can't be controlled. And that's prompted calls for a moratorium on the research. Guests Associate Professor Kate Adamala — Synthetic biologist and professor of genetics, University of Minnesota Professor Andrew Ellington — Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology, University of Texas at Austin Professor Heather Douglas — Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University Ajay Kshatriya — CEO Aizen Therapeutics…

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The world after us! 28:38

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What will Earth look like when humans become extinct? What "technofossils" will paleontologists of the future unearth and no doubt ponder over? Will we be remembered for our achievements or merely our rubbish? Also, which animals might rise to fill our role at the top of the pecking order? And is the future of live music really as dire as many predict? Guests Professor Sarah Gabbott — Paleobiologist, University of Leicester Joanna Thompson — Freelance science journalist based in New York Dr Christen Cornell — Research Fellow and Manager of Research Partnerships, Creative Australia Musical artists heard in this episode - Jim Beavis, The RandomiZZZed Experience Further information Listening In Research series…

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How to start your own golden age 28:38

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History has many lessons for how to develop a successful civilisation. The trick is to understand the patterns that lead to optimism and innovation. So, where do we rate in the 21st century? Also, why all history is revisionist and why a healthy sense of revisionism drives a deeper understanding of the past, present and future. Guests Johan Norberg — author and historian. Senior Fellow, Cato institute in Washington DC Associate Professor Sarah Percy — Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland Dr James Banner — Historian and co-founder of the National Humanities Alliance…

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Australia and Canada — Strategic partners, but near total strangers? 28:38

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Australia and Canada share much in common, politically, historically and socially. Why then do we know so little about each other? In a time of global uncertainty does it make sense for Canada and Australia to build a closer bond? If the two prosperous liberal middle powers worked together more closely, could they be a greater force for positive change in the world? Guests Dr Andrew Lilco — Economist and Executive Director and Principal, Europe Economics N. Leo Crabe — lecturer and independent researcher. Formerly with the Canadian High Commission in Canberra Wesley Nicol — The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University (Canada) Emeritus Professor Roy Green — Special Innovation Advisor, University of Technology Sydney Norman Hermant — Social Affairs Correspondent, Australian Broadcasting Corporation…

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Reassessing the laws of war; and why progress isn't always a straight line 28:39

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The International commitment to ban landmines is wavering. Several European countries are reversing their opposition to using them. The shift comes as disarmament negotiators struggle to regulate the spread of "killer robots" — AI-controlled autonomous weapons. So, is the future of weapons containment and control under threat? And are treaties signed in peace always likely to be vulnerable during times of war? Guests Professor Sean Watts — Co-director of the Lieber Institute for Law and Land Warfare, West Point Dr Barry de Vries — Research fellow, Public International Law, Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany) Professor Lee Funnell — University of Chicago Law School Professor Lee Fennell — University of Chicago Law School…

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Beyond the cloud — storing data in space 29:10

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Researchers and corporations are already working to relocate data servers beyond the Earth's atmosphere — on satellites. Data servers are essential to the functioning of the modern world, but they're both power and water hungry. When they're built, they often meet with community concern and environmental protest. So, why not build data centres in space where solar energy is abundant? What could possibly go wrong? Finally, we discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the way we write by providing tools for editing, improving clarity, and suggesting new ideas. Guests Dr Domenico Vicinanza — Associate Professor of Intelligent Systems and Data Science, Anglia Ruskin University Damien Dumestier — Space system architect, Thales Alenia Space Dr Steven Freeland — Emeritus Professor, Western Sydney University and Professorial Fellow, Bond University Dr Daniel Murphy — Program Lead, Aerosol Properties and Processes, NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (US) Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh — Information and Communication Technologies, CQ University…

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Forgetting, not memory, moves us forward 28:38

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Forgetting is the only safe response to the world's problems, from a geopolitical perspective, according to author and journalist David Rieff. Sometimes it’s too dangerous to remember. And forgetting is also a good thing in your personal life, say scientists. It moves us forward. The science of memory is giving way to the science of forgetting. Forgetting used to be seen as a failure of the brain, but new research suggests it’s a crucial part of the way our minds function. Original broadcast on March 27, 2022 Guests Dr Scott Small – Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Columbia University Dr Oliver Hardt - Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, McGill University (Canada) David Rieff – writer and journalist Further information Scott Small – Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering David Rieff – In Praise of Forgetting…

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Bitcoin boom or digital deception? 28:38

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Donald Trump is establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He wants it to rival the country's stockpile of gold. He boasts America will one day be the "Bitcoin superpower of the world", but what's his end game and what will it mean for future global finance? Questions are already being asked about why he's chosen to largely deregulate the cryptocurrency sector and whether his family's personal crypto interests are now driving US policy. Guests Associate Professor Larisa Yarovaya — Director of the Centre for Digital Finance, University of Southampton Professor Robert Elliott — Professor of Economics, University of Birmingham Dr John Hawkins — senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra Maximilian Brichta — Communications, University of Southern California…

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Can the oceans solve our carbon removal problems? 29:10

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There's been growing research and investment in projects that use the oceans to artificially remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Such techniques involve both a biological and a chemical approach. To date, carbon removal technologies have been largely land-based, using giant air-purification machines, or planting trees to consume and store carbon. Those efforts have struggled to gain scale and acceptance. So, will a marine-based approach make any difference? It's a controversial idea and not without its difficulties. Guests Brad Ack — CEO, Ocean Visions James Kerry — Senior Marine and Climate Scientist, OceanCare; Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at James Cook University Romany Webb — Deputy Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School Rachel Rose Jackson — Climate Campaign Director, Corporate Accountability…

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YouTube turns 20; and the interesting side of boredom 28:34

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YouTube is the second biggest website in the world, containing more than 14.8 billion videos. It's been a huge success, but its public image as a haven for influencers and digital monetisers belies its true character and role. Ryan McGrady from the University of Massachusetts takes us inside the online behemoth. Also, perspectives on boredom, its purpose and prevalence; its relationship to time, and why the measures we undertake to fight boredom so often backfire. Guests Isabella Lee — Production assistant, Guardian Australia Dr Michael Inzlicht — Professor of Philosophy, University of Toronto Dr Maria Balaska — Philosopher and Research Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire and Åbo Akademi University (Finland) Dr Ryan McGrady — Senior Research Fellow, Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure, University of Massachusetts at Amherst Future Tense — The vicious cycle of fear and anger — and how it traps society…

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Remember the Jevons Paradox! 28:38

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We like to think that increases in efficiency lead to greater sustainability – to lower resource use. But from cars to computers to bitcoin, it seems the reverse is true – efficiency stimulates demand. It’s an oft forgotten rule of economics called the Jevons Paradox, and it might explain why the demand for almost everything keeps going up even while we simultaneously fret about over-consumption. Also, would you accept a parcel from a stranger, take it on the bus or train with you, and then deliver it to another stranger for a small fee? It might sound dodgy when you put it like that, but it’s part of an emerging delivery trend call “crowdshipping”. And proponents say it’s about reducing the environmental impact of transport. Guests Dr Blair Fix – Political economist, York University (Canada) Dr Adam Dorr – Director of Research, Rethink Professor Lynette Cheah – Chair of Sustainable Transport, University of the Sunshine Coast Further information Blair Fix article - A Tour of the Jevons Paradox: How Energy Efficiency Backfires Adam Dorr’s article - Rethinking the Jevons Paradox: why more clean energy efficiency is good for the environment…

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The power and peril of the optimistic mind 28:38

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Human beings have a bias toward optimism, says astrophysicist turned author and editor, Sumit Paul-Choudhury. While we may not always acknowledge it, the power of optimism is what drives our species forward. But beware of the modern craze for "Manifesting" — wishful thinking, no matter how intense, only has impact if it's married to action. Also, why we need to rethink globalisation's bad rap. International relations expert, Inanna Hamati-Ataya, argues there are no pure cultures and globalisation is really the means by which humanity flourishes. Guests Professor Inanna Hamati-Ataya — Chair of Global International Relations, University of Groningen, The Netherlands Sumit Paul-Choudhury — author, editor and Managing Director, Alternity Limited Associate Professor Laura D'Olimpio — School of Education, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom Further information Inanna Hamati-Ataya's article on globalisation Laura D'Olimpio's article on manifesting Sumit Paul-Choudhury's book The Bright Side…

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AI's "hidden labour" and the move toward a linkless internet 28:37

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Artificial intelligence, it turns out, has a heavy human backend — they're called "data labellers"; they mostly live in developing countries, and there are ethical questions about their pay and work conditions. So, why aren't we talking more about them? Also, Google and other search companies have begun replacing hyperlinks with AI summaries. It's a move seemingly in line with our AI obsessed times, but what will it do to the tapestry of the internet? And will it simply make online information even harder to verify? Guests Dr Zena Assaad — Senior lecturer, School of Engineering, Australian National University Professor Toby Walsh — Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of New South Wales Dr Collin Jennings — writer and academic Further information Collin Jennings' article: A linkless internet…

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The roots of techno-authoritarianism 28:38

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Does the spirit of the "Futurist" movement live on today in the likes of Elon Musk and America's intrigue of techno-oligarchs? The Italian poet and fantasist Flippo Tommaso Marinetti almost died in a car crash, and out of that experience was born the "Futurist" movement. It went on to inspire the fascism of Benito Mussolini with an energetic emphasis on disruptive technology, conflict and creating an authoritarian future. Guests Annalee Newitz — Journalist and author Dr Jonathan White — Professor of politics, London School of Economics Further information Jonathan White’s article - How Trump and the new right came to ‘own’ the future – while apparently exploiting the past | Jonathan White | The Guardian Annalee Newitz’s article – How futurism took an abrupt right turn in the 20th century…

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Some challenges to conventional economic thinking 28:38

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Does modern economic thinking act as a roadblock to change? Economists Kate Raworth and Rainer Kattel certainly think so. The alternatives they propose involve acknowledging limits not just obsessing about growth. And a caution from design and management expert Raz Godelink – it always pays to be skeptical when big business puts on the sustainability suit. Guests Kate Raworth – Economist and co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab Raz Godelnik – Associate Professor of Strategic Design and Management at the School of Design Strategies, Parson's School of Design Rainer Kattel – Deputy Director and Professor of Innovation and Public Governance, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London…

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Civility, trash talking and more sociable cities 28:38

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It certainly feels like a very shouty world. But have we really reached a new low point in civility? And, if so, where to from here? We examine what civility really entails and how it can help foster cooperation but also lead to the submission of minorities. And did you know that even the design of our urban spaces can shape and limit acts of civility? So, how can we make our cities more sociable? Guests Dr Eduardo Sadoval — Social Roboticist, UNSW Dr Saara Liinamaa — Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph. Also, co-investigator, Sociable Cities Project Rafi Kohan — US-based freelance writer and author Dr Keith Bybee — Professor of Law and Political Science, Syracuse University Further information Rafi Kohan - Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn’t Total Garbage Keith Bybee - How Civility Works Sociable Cities Project…

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Limitarianism — could a cap on wealth reduce inequality? 28:38

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When a company CEO can be paid 1,000 times the average employee's salary it's probably time to take a long hard look at wealth inequality. And those calling for the rich to pay more aren't always the ones you'd expect – Patriotic Millionaires is a group of mega rich individuals demanding greater, not lesser taxation. Then there's the Dutch philosopher urging ordinary citizens to put a cap on their own personal wealth. She calls her approach Limitarianism. Also, Rewilding the Internet – how to purify an online environment made toxic by monopolistic capitalism. Original broadcast on June 21, 2024. Guests Dr Ingrid Robeyns – author, philosopher and Chair in Ethics of Institutions, Ethics Institute, Utrecht University (The Netherlands) Robert Guest – Deputy Editor, The Economist Morris Pearl – Chair of the Board, The Patriotic Millionaires Professor Jean-Etienne Joullie — EMLV Business School, Paris Maria Farrell – Writer and keynote speaker on technology and the future Further information Ingrid Robeyns: Limitarianism, The Case Against Extreme Wealth Robert Guest: The fallacious case for abolishing the rich Maria Farrell: We need to rewild the Internet Listen to Future Tense - Managerialism and our obsession with hierarchy…

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Understanding attention and a craving for certainty 28:38

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Are we really facing an attention crisis? Historian, Daniel Immerwahr, has his doubts. In fact, he says ours is an era of obsession as much as distraction and of zeal as much as indifference. Also, the paradox of certainty: we crave it, argues the University of Alberta's, Timothy Caulfield, even though it's so easy to fake. Guests Daniel Immerwahr — author and Professor of History, Northwestern University and a contributing writer at The New Yorker Timothy Caulfield — author and Professor of law, University of Alberta Professor Gloria Mark — data scientist and psychologist, Department of Informatics, University of California, Irvine Further information Timothy Coulfield: The Certainty Illusion. What You Don't Know and Why It Matters Daniel Immerwahr's article on Attention…

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Flow Batteries, windships, and a new approach to off-grid solar 28:38

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They're cheaper and safer than their lithium counterparts, they're easier to scale-up, and they can hold power for much longer than conventional batteries, so why aren't flow batteries better known? The technology has been under development for decades, but enthusiasts now say they're finding their place in the sun. Also, why more and more cargo companies are turning to wind-power; and do developing countries need to rethink their approach to off-grid power. Guests Emeritus Professor Maria Skyllas-Kazacos — School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, University of New South Wales Emily Mahoney — Researcher, Malapit Lab, Northwestern University (US) Adjunct Associate Professor Jens Noack — Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland Associate Prof Paul Munro — Associate Professor in Human Geography, The Environment and Society Group, University of New South Wales Gavin Allwright — Secretary General, International Windship Association…

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Modern museums, accountability, and openness 28:38

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The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is opening-up its storeroom, turning the back end of the operation into a public resource. It's about attracting new patrons, but it's also about accountability, the Museum's managers have declared. Across the Western world museums are having to reexamine their mission and redefine the relationship they have with the public they're meant to serve. We explore why and how. We also look at the balance that's being struck between the physical artefact and its digital equivalent. Guests Tim Reeve — Deputy Director, Victorian and Albert Museum, London Dan Hicks — Professor of Contemporary Archaeology, Oxford University Karin de Wild — Assistant Professor in Contemporary Museum and Collection Studies, Leiden University (The Netherlands) Kylie Message-Jones — Professor of Public Humanities, ANU Humanities Research Centre…

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Nuclear tombs and the distant discourse of danger 28:38

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A series of massive underground tombs for nuclear waste are currently under construction. They've taken decades to plan and build and they're designed to house the world's nuclear waste for millennia to come. So where are they being built? How safe will they be? And how to devise a toxic waste warning sign that will make sense to people living tens of thousands of years from now? Also, the latest research on how climate change is beginning to impact on internal migration within countries. Guests Mark Piesing — a UK-based freelance journalist Dr Shastra Deo — Nuclear semiotics expert and author, School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland Professor Raya Muttarak — Professor of Demography, University of Bologna (Italy) Lisa — a climate-concerned resident of South-east Queensland Further information Mark Piesing's article: How to build a nuclear tomb to last millennia…

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The danger of generational labelling 28:38

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Terms like "Gen Z", "Boomer" and "Millennial" are popular, but they have no basis in science. Demographers and social scientists are now pushing back. Generational labelling, they argue, is akin to Astrology and while politicians, journalists and media influencers find them irresistible, they actually promote pseudo-science, sew social division and can reinforce prejudicial stereotypes. So why are generational labels so popular? Guests Professor Bobby Duffy — Director of the Policy Institute, King's College London. Author of The Generation Myth. Professor Philip Coen — Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland Professor Crystal Abidin — digital anthropologist and ethnographer of vernacular internet cultures, Curtin University Professor David Costanza — Professor of Commerce, University of Virginia Further information Philip Coen’s open letter to Pew Research Center on generation labels Pew Research Center's response…

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Could Utopian thinking save democracy? 29:08

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Why does Utopian thinking get such a bad rap? It’s often derided as delusional and dangerous. But what if that stereotype is designed to limit our imagination and choices? We hear often that people are tired of democracy and turned off by short-term political thinking. So, is it time to be much more adventurous and ambitious – dare we say utopian – in our imagining of the future? Guests Professor William Paris – Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto Professor Barbara Prainsack – Professor for Comparative Policy Analysis, University of Vienna Professor Anna Abraham – Director of the Torrance Centre for Creativity and Talent Development…

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How to ensure privatisation serves the public good 29:06

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Privatising public services like trains, hospitals or prisons — is a proven vote loser. But governments of both the left and right continue to privatise — when it suits them. And it suits them, it seems, when large sums of money are needed to pay down debt, or when a government seeks to off load risk and liability to the private sector. So, what conditions should be applied to ensure that privatisations truly serve the public interest and don't simply decrease competition? Guests Owen Hayford — Strategic legal and commercial adviser, Infralegal Nino Bucci — Justice and Courts Reporter, The Guardian Richard Denniss — economist and public policy commentator Professor Graeme Samuel — Monash University Business School Benjamin Goodair – Senior post-doctoral researcher, Oxford Universty…

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