The future of...

State Library Victoria

Join award-winning journalist Santilla Chingaipe and creative thinkers to imagine the future and how we can all make positive changes in the way we live, learn and play.

Episodes

  1. 03/19/2021

    The future of fashion (episode 8)

    In a world where you can order an entirely new wardrobe with the click of your mouse, how can we make the fashion industry more sustainable? Jenna Flood is the founder of Ironic Minimalist and a slow fashion stylist passionate about educating people on the issues surrounding fast fashion. Tune in as Jenna and our host discuss the dark side of fashion trends, capsule wardrobes, and how we can all take steps towards more environmentally-friendly outfits.

    The future of fashion (episode 8)

  2. 03/05/2021

    The future of womens' safety (episode 7)

    Zoë Condliffe is a data activist, gender advocate, researcher, and the Founder and CEO of She’s a Crowd – a social enterprise committed to addressing and counteracting gender-based violence. In this episode, Zoë will discuss how she and her team are looking at data from a feminist perspective to make public spaces safer for women and non-binary people. Content note: This episode discusses sexual assault and other gender-based violence.

    The future of womens' safety (episode 7)

  3. 02/18/2021

    The future of dining (episode 6)

    Dani Valent is one of Australia’s most respected food communicators and is the finger on the pulse of Melbourne dining. In this episode Dani will explore the medium-term future of dining in Victoria. Beyond the QR codes and takeaway pivots, what innovative new ventures, trends or ideas will emerge in 2021 and beyond?

    The future of dining (episode 6)

  4. 02/07/2021

    The future of the office (episode 5)

    Has COVID-19 ushered in the end of office-life as we know it? Gideon Haigh is an independent journalist with over 30 years’ experience across print, web, TV and radio journalism. His 40th book The momentous, uneventful day examines how offices have shaped our culture, cities and collective history. In this episode, Gideon and our host reflect on our relationship with office life and the role offices will play in a post-pandemic future.

    The future of the office (episode 5)

  5. 12/10/2020

    The future of futures - part two (episode 4)

    According to academic and futurist Bridgette Engeler, now is the time to start designing for life in 2040. Bridgette is a pracademic working across design, innovation and culture. She believes the way to prepare for futures is to understand how to navigate and make sense of uncertainty, and to use strategic foresight to create better futures in the long term. In this episode, Bridgette returns to answer your burning questions, imaginings and provocations about the distant future.

    The future of futures - part two (episode 4)
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About

Join award-winning journalist Santilla Chingaipe and creative thinkers to imagine the future and how we can all make positive changes in the way we live, learn and play.

Information

  • Creator
    State Library Victoria
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © All rights reserved
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