Public opinions and attitudes shift, but the internet is forever.

In recent years, we’ve seen example after example of entertainers and comedians “cancelled” by pop culture for old tweets and bad behaviour, even if the artist themselves have evolved. 

In an all-new series of ‘What Happens Next?’, an all-star lineup of comedians discuss the future of comedy with host Dr Susan Carland. Comedy holds a mirror up to society, but what happens when society doesn’t like what it sees? Where’s the line between humour and offence? And is it really a comedian’s job to represent an entire group of people and to wake audiences up with powerful emotional breakthroughs – or is it just to make you laugh?

Our guests this episode are comedians Nazeem Hussain, Michael Shafar, Peter Helliar, Prue Blake, and Monash Faculty of Arts historian Dr Tony Moore.

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Public opinions and attitudes shift, but the internet is forever.
In recent years, we&rsquo;ve seen example after example of entertainers and comedians &ldquo;cancelled&rdquo; by pop culture for old tweets and bad behaviour, even if the artist themselves have evolved.&nbsp;
In an all-new series of &lsquo;What Happens Next?&rsquo;, an all-star lineup of comedians discuss the future of comedy with host Dr Susan Carland. Comedy holds a mirror up to society, but what happens when society doesn&rsquo;t like what it sees? Where&rsquo;s the line between humour and offence? And is it really a comedian&rsquo;s job to represent an entire group of people and to wake audiences up with powerful emotional breakthroughs &ndash; or is it just to make you laugh?
Our guests this episode are comedians Nazeem Hussain, Michael Shafar, Peter Helliar, Prue Blake, and Monash Faculty of Arts historian Dr Tony Moore.
* Language Warning

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.

The Handmaid&rsquo;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.

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?

What Happens Next?

Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? On Monash University's podcast, academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland steps through the sliding doors with global experts and thought leaders to find out what could happen if we don’t change – and what the world could look like if we do. To learn more, visit lens.monash.edu.

Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? On Monash University's podcast, academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland steps through the sliding doors with global experts and thought leaders to find out what could happen if we don’t change – and what the world could look like if we do. To learn more, visit <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next">lens.monash.edu.</a>

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