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.
Episodes
29.11.24
What Happens Next?
How Do We Build a Future Where Everyone Feels Safe? | 99
What if we could actually end gender-based violence? In this eye-opening episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?”, Dr Susan Carland and a team of leading experts from Monash and beyond address one of Australia's most urgent social challenges.
22.11.24
What Happens Next?
What's Behind the Gender-Based Violence Crisis? | 98
Every nine days, an Australian woman dies at the hands of a current or former partner.
In this episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast, Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests expose the deep-rooted forces perpetuating violence against women.
15.11.24
What Happens Next?
Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet? | 97
When it comes to climate change, data alone often fails to inspire action. But across the Indo-Pacific, communities are reframing climate communication by shifting from statistics to human-centred storytelling. This episode of “What Happens Next?” explores how real stories of resilience, innovation and traditional knowledge are a...
8.11.24
What Happens Next?
Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific? | 96
Explore the mounting climate challenges facing the Indo-Pacific, Monash University’s home and a region at the frontline of the global environmental crisis. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events and record-breaking heat are reshaping the lives of millions, but these issues are more than just numbers and projections—they’re personal, cultural a...
1.11.24
What Happens Next?
Can We Create a Better Reality? | 95
In this thought-provoking episode of "What Happens Next?", Dr Susan Carland and her guests explore how emerging technologies like AI and robotics could help build a more equitable future. Following last week's examination of AI risks, we shift focus to the unprecedented opportunities for social good these tools present.
25.10.24
What Happens Next?
Will AI Cut Us Off from Reality? | 94
In the Season 9 premiere of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?”, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests examine one of today’s most urgent topics: the impact of artificial intelligence on our perception of reality.
With AI technology evolving rapidly, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. From deepfakes that manipulate...
What if today is the day you change the world?
Monash University’s multi-award-winning “What Happens Next?” podcast returns soon for its ninth season.
Join your host, Dr Susan Carland, as she addresses a new set of topics that will define our future. This season, she explores the changing nature of reality in our digital age, the climate crisis facing the Indo-Pacific and the ongoing struggle to eliminate gender-based violence.
Joi...
10.11.23
What Happens Next?
Can We Learn to Be More Civil? | 93
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With the advent of social media, conversations and disagreements are magnified. But as our exchanges become increasingly digital, we must remember that behind every screen, there’s a fellow human being.
In the last episode of Season 8, Dr Susan Carland’s e...
3.11.23
What Happens Next?
Are We Getting More Rude? | 92
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Lockdown helped stop the spread of COVID-19, but it didn’t do our social skills any favours. Have we forgotten how to get along?
Civility goes beyond simple politeness – it’s a crucial virtue that binds people together. It’s also essential for maintaining ...
27.10.23
What Happens Next?
Can Escapism Be Good for Us? | 91
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Content warning: This episode contains drug references. To skip them, jump ahead to 08:04.
Whether through television, books, games, films or music, escapism serves as a crucial element of the human experience.
This week, Dr Susan Carland and her expert...
20.10.23
What Happens Next?
What Are We Trying to Escape? | 90
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“What Happens Next?” returns with a new topic: escapism. From pseudo-nostalgia that transports us to imagined pasts, to the allure of live action role-play and video games, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests shed light on the power of escapism...
13.10.23
What Happens Next?
What Can Influencers Teach Us About Women and Work? | 89
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They’re in your social media feeds, on YouTube, and these they’re days even appearing in movies. The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gende...
06.10.23
What Happens Next?
Does Influencer Culture Have a Dark Side? | 88
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This week on “What Happens Next?”, we’re kickstarting a new series on influencer culture.
Did you know roughly 70 per cent of influencers identify as female? Specific industry research indicates that this percentage can be even higher on ce...
29.9.23
What Happens Next?
Can We Unlock Humans Full Potential? | 87
New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode.
This week, Monash University's podcast, "What Happens Next?", concludes its series on transhumanism with conversations from leading experts in medicine, business, and design.
Monash graduate Alex Naoumidis, co-founder and co-CEO of MindsetHealth,...
22.9.23
What Happens Next?
Are Humans About to Evolve? | 86
New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode.
The latest episode of “What Happens Next?” takes you along for a ride through the fascinating – and frightening – world of transhumanism, a concept in which technology is harnessed to augment human abilities.
Monash alumna Tan Le, the founder and CEO of b...
15 September 2023
What Happens Next?
Can Art Help Our Climate Anxiety? | 85
New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode.
In the third episode of our exploration of climate anxiety, host Dr Susan Carland explores the shared experience of climate anxiety and how art can be used to reach the core of human emotions. Our expert guests create and study music and f...
7 September 2023
What Happens Next?
How Can We Conquer Climate Anxiety? | 84
New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode.
The climate anxiety you may be feeling isn't an isolated problem. It's a shared experience and one that can be addressed through empowerment and action.
The emotional toll of climate change often leaves us feeling paralysed. But as today’...
1.9.23
What Happens Next?
Why Are We So Anxious About Earth? | 83
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The world’s heating up, and so is our anxiety.
Climate anxiety, or eco-anxiety, is an unprecedented and growing mental health crisis. How do we wrestle with a planet-sized problem?
This week, host Dr Susan Carland begins a three-part exploration of climate anxiety. She’s jo...
25.8.23
What Happens Next?
How Can We Balance Work and Play? | 82
New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode.
Last week on Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests uncovered how neglecting play in adulthood can lead to decreased creativity and escalated burnout rates. This week, the podcast explores the ...
18.8.23
What Happens Next?
What Happens When We Stop Playing? | 81
New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode.
The season eight premiere of Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, kicks off with a fun topic – fun itself.
In today’s episode, host Dr Susan Carland and expert guests in music, mindfulness and more discuss the consequences of growing ...
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