What Happens Next?
What Happens Next?
A Monash University podcast that 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? Hosted by Dr Susan Carland.Social links:
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Do NFTs Require New Laws?
02.12.22 ‘What Happens Next?’ Do NFTs require new laws | 76 People create, collect and trade NFTs for millions of dollars, with the hope of making profit in the future. What are the laws and protections surrounding NFTs? How are artists and buyers safeguarded against theft, forgery or being swind…
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Can NFTs Help Digital Artists?
25.11.22 “What Happens Next?” Can NFTs help digital artists? | 75 NFTs are an interesting use of crypto technology, and could enable artists to make a living from their work. Do they work? Are they here to stay? Are NFTs as nifty as they seem? Stay with us as over the next two episodes of What Hap…
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Hear Her Roar: Women’s Safety & Gender Equality
18.11.22 ‘What Happens Next?’ Hear Her Roar: Women’s Safety & Gender Equality | 74 “Hear me now”: 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame's acceptance speech was a rally cry that reverberated across the nation. Thousands of women marched for safety in their homes, schools, workplaces and public spa…
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Can Australia Become a Green Energy Superpower?
11.4.22 What Happens Next? “Can Australia Become a Green Energy Superpower?”| 73 Green mining is a dirty business, but our sustainable future depends on it. As we begin to transition to a decarbonised future, we need to put in the work to ensure it's a just one that keeps the planet and all its pe…
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Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race?
04.11.22 What Happens Next? Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race? | 72 This week on What Happens Next?, we’re kickstarting a new series on critical minerals. As we transition to a decarbonised future, away from oil and coal, our technology will run on ores such as lithium, cobalt, and…
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Can We Save Endangered Languages?
28.10.22 “What Happens Next?” Can We Save Endangered Languages? | 71 Soon after the first British ships arrived in Australia, Indigenous people were removed from their traditional lands and families, and were discouraged – often violently – from dancing, singing, or even speaking in their own lang…
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What Do We Lose When Languages Die?
21.10.22 What Happens Next? What Do We Lose When Languages Die? | 70 When we travel through Europe, we expect to experience a wide array of culture and customs – in each country, different foods, different views, and different languages. That’s not the expectation visitors to Australia have, but …
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Can We Sharpen Our Focus?
14.10.2022 “What Happens Next?” Can We Sharpen Our Focus? | 69 Between social media content, notifications pinging away on our phones, countless streaming options, and even watches with all the bells and whistles of a computer, our attention’s pulled in more directions than ever. Can we regain o…
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Is Our Attention Slipping?
7.10.2022 “What Happens Next?” Is Our Attention Slipping? | 68 Having trouble focusing lately? You’re not alone – and you probably already know it. From TikTok to ‘The Times’, it seems everyone’s paying attention to, well, attention. During the pandemic lockdowns, many of us took up practices s…
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Introducing Season 7 of ‘What Happens Next?’
Monash University’s multi-award-nominated podcast, What Happens Next?, is back with an all-new season of tough challenges and expert guests. New episodes of What Happens Next? will be released weekly from Friday, 7 October. This season on the show, your host, Dr Susan Carland, addresses a new set …
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