What Happens Next?

Monash University
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What Happens Next?

The Handmaid’s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

  1. What's Behind the Gender-Based Violence Crisis?

    5 DAYS AGO

    What's Behind the Gender-Based Violence Crisis?

    Every nine days, an Australian woman dies from domestic violence. Leading experts reveal why our current response falls short and what must change.

    57 min
  2. Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet?

    NOV 14

    Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet?

    See how storytelling, not statistics, can inspire climate action by highlighting resilience and innovation across the Indo-Pacific on a new episode of “What Happens Next?”.

    46 min
  3. Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific?

    NOV 7

    Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific?

    Experts discuss the urgent climate challenges facing the Indo-Pacific, from rising sea levels to cultural impacts, and explore how storytelling can drive action on the climate crisis.

    37 min
  4. Can We Create a Better Reality?

    OCT 31

    Can We Create a Better Reality?

    While AI and robotics reshape our reality, experts explore how these emerging tools could be used to create a more equitable future – from healthcare breakthroughs to Indigenous-led innovation.

    40 min
  5. Will AI Cut Us Off from Reality?

    OCT 24

    Will AI Cut Us Off from Reality?

    Learn how AI’s blurring the lines of reality and human interaction in the latest episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast with Dr Susan Carland.

    42 min

  6. SEASON 9 TRAILER

    Your Daily Commute to a Better Tomorrow: Introducing Season 9 of “What Happens Next?”

    Monash University's award-winning podcast, “What Happens Next?”, returns for an ninth season that explores pressing global issues including reality in the digital age, climate change in the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing struggle to eliminate gender-based violence.

    1 min
  7. Can We Learn to be More Civil?

    11/09/2023

    Can We Learn to be More Civil?

    Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.

    27 min
  8. Are We Getting More Rude?

    11/02/2023

    Are We Getting More Rude?

    On Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, experts discuss the importance of civility in a democratic society marked by dehumanisation and the erosion of shared values.

    28 min
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The Handmaid’s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

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  • Creator
    Monash University
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 2024
  • Show Website
    What Happens Next?

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