Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world around us through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends of modern media and culture.
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<a href="https://mediamothership.au⁠⁠">Media Mothership</a> explores how media can shape our understanding of the world around us through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends of modern media and culture. We broadcast live out of <a href="https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/⁠⁠⁠">Edge Radio studios</a>, Hobart, Tasmania every Friday 4-5pm (AEST).
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Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games, etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends in modern media and culture.

Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games, etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends in modern media and culture.

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Media Mothership 9 April 2026

From research on “cognitive surrender” in AI use to failures with AI-written criticism, the discussion considers whether thinking itself is being outsourced. A jump-scare warning app raises questions about pre-empting emotional experience, while Stephen King’s comparison of Donald Trump to The Dead Zone highlights how fiction frames political reality.

For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/. Video episode available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVt

From research on &ldquo;cognitive surrender&rdquo; in AI use to failures with AI-written criticism, the discussion considers whether thinking itself is being outsourced. A jump-scare warning app raises questions about pre-empting emotional experience, while Stephen King&rsquo;s comparison of Donald Trump to The Dead Zone highlights how fiction frames political reality.
For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/. Video episode available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVt

Cognitive Surrender: Who Does the Thinking Now?

April Fools in gaming, Nintendo’s expanding media world, and why Democracy Manifest remains an enduring viral moment. This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 2nd April 2026.
For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/.

Links:

Thousands of Chinese social media users change profile photos to Kris Jenner
<https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/kris-jenner-profile-pictures-trend-on-chinese-social-media/106515938>

From Missy Higgins to a succulent Chinese meal, these are the 2026 Sounds of Australia  <https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/sounds-of-australia-2026-revealed-national-film-sound-archive/106510584> 
  
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy <https://gizmodo.com/national-film-and-sound-archive-of-australia-adds-succulent-chinese-meal-guy-2000737761> 
  
‘Democracy manifest’: Anatomy of a viral moment <https://www.nfsa.gov.au/stories/articles/democracy-manifest-anatomy-of-a-viral-moment>

April Fools in gaming, Nintendo&rsquo;s expanding media world, and why Democracy Manifest remains an enduring viral moment. This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 2nd April 2026. For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and <a href="https://www.edgeradio.org.au/">https://www.edgeradio.org.au/</a>.
Links:
Thousands of Chinese social media users change profile photos to Kris Jenner &lt;https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/kris-jenner-profile-pictures-trend-on-chinese-social-media/106515938&gt;
From Missy Higgins to a succulent Chinese meal, these are the 2026 Sounds of Australia &nbsp;&lt;https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/sounds-of-australia-2026-revealed-national-film-sound-archive/106510584&gt;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds &lsquo;Succulent Chinese Meal&rsquo; Guy &lt;https://gizmodo.com/national-film-and-sound-archive-of-australia-adds-succulent-chinese-meal-guy-2000737761&gt;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &lsquo;Democracy manifest&rsquo;: Anatomy of a viral moment &lt;https://www.nfsa.gov.au/stories/articles/democracy-manifest-anatomy-of-a-viral-moment&gt;&nbsp;

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