What Happens Next?

Nov 28 2024 100 ep. 25 mins 129
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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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How Do We Build a Future Where Everyone Feels Safe?

Nov 28 2024 57 mins  
Experts map out positive strategies for social change, challenging harmful systems and creating a collaborative path to eliminate gender-based violence.

What's Behind the Gender-Based Violence Crisis?

Nov 21 2024 57 mins  
Every nine days, an Australian woman dies from domestic violence. Leading experts reveal why our current response falls short and what must change.

Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet?

Nov 14 2024 46 mins  
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?”.

Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific?

Nov 07 2024 36 mins  
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.

Can We Create a Better Reality?

Oct 31 2024 40 mins  
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.

Will AI Cut Us Off from Reality?

Oct 24 2024 42 mins  
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.

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

Oct 17 2024 1 mins  
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.

Can We Learn to be More Civil?

Nov 09 2023 26 mins  
Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.

Are We Getting More Rude?

Nov 02 2023 28 mins  
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.

Can Escapism Be Good for Us?

Oct 26 2023 28 mins  
Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, examines the benefits of escapism for our renewal and well-being.