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  • From “Gattaca” to “X-Men” - How will gene editing effect our real future?

    24 NOV 2019 · Scientists are rushing headlong into experimenting with gene editing technology. Eben Kirksey – one of the world’s most promising young anthropologists – is urging us to pause and consider “what makes us human?” in this provocative podcast.
    45m 55s
  • Diabetes – the silent pandemic battering Australia

    17 NOV 2019 · By 2031, 3.3 million Australians are expected to have type 2 diabetes. In this podcast, world-leading diabetes researcher Dr Kathryn Aston-Mourney shares her perspective on the disease and makes the case for a full-scaled approach to combat the problem.
    35m 12s
  • From the frontier wars to terra nullius - why we need to lift the lid on Australia’s past

    10 NOV 2019 · Anthropologist Professor Emma Kowal fearlessly pries open some of Australia’s most challenging problems. Hear how she became motivated to improve life for Indigenous Australians and other marginalised groups.
    46m 17s
  • Robots to the rescue

    3 NOV 2019 · From tunnelling into dangerous mines, to defusing bombs, robots are making life easier and safer for humans. The father of Australia’s police OzBot, Dr Michael Fielding tells Larni how he develops robots and the tasks they are likely to perform.
    31m 43s
  • Planet under pressure – a science watchdog shares her story

    27 OCT 2019 · From coral reefs, to the Brazilian rainforests, to the Antarctic shelf, scientist Emily Nicholson is part of a global team that assesses the conservation values of the world’s ecosystems. She shares some important facts about climate change and how you too can make a difference.
    41m 18s
  • Our future entwined – robots are coming

    20 OCT 2019 · A world where robots are common-place is almost here. In fact, technology is no longer the limiting factor. Associate Prof James Mullins suggests where we will see robots, how they will benefit us and the ethical questions we need to consider.
    34m 25s
  • Including all abilities – the world can be made to fit

    13 OCT 2019 · Nicole Rinehart is living proof that one person can make a difference to the lives of many. Hear how her AllPlay social movement is giving thousands of children with disabilities access to organised sport and cultural opportunities that most children take for granted.
    46m 53s
  • Season 1 Teaser

    17 SEP 2019 · Listen up as experts from Australia’s Deakin University take on the big ideas shaping our future. Each week, our guest is challenged with the question – if they could only change one thing to improve our world, what would it be?
    1m 30s

Tomorrow will be what tomorrow will be... or will it? Listen up as experts from Australia’s Deakin University take on the big ideas shaping our future. Each week, our guest...

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Tomorrow will be what tomorrow will be... or will it?

Listen up as experts from Australia’s Deakin University take on the big ideas shaping our future. Each week, our guest is challenged with the question – if they could only change one thing to improve our world, what would it be? Host Larni Salathiel explores issues as diverse as diet, farming, cyber security, mining, celebrity, robotics and climate change, helping us all to better prepare for tomorrow, today.

So join us and these talented bunch of thinkers, doers, creators, experimenters, innovators and disruptors working hard to change our world.
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