Data is the currency of the digital age, and most of us give our personal data away without realising. In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr. Adam Andreotta to discuss his book, Rethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data Age. Listen to discover how big data is reshaping our privacy and how we can protect our information in the new age of integrated technology.Dr Adam Andreotta’s journey [01:17]What is personal data? [04:54]The upside of sharing your data [08:14]What are we agreeing to when we ‘accept terms’? [11:23]The pitfalls of privacy policies [15:21]Can we take back control? [18:24]Copyright and consent [33:00]The future of online privacy [36:28]Learn moreThe Philosopher's ZoneAutomated informed consentData Privacy and Personal Protection Online: Insights from The Future OfRethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data AgeConnect with our guestsDr Adam Andreotta, Lecturer, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin UniversityDr Adam Andreotta's research explores the philosophy of artificial intelligence, the ethics of big data, and how we can better secure informed consent surrounding the collection and use of our personal data online.In 2024, Adam authored Rethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data Age where he delves into the challenges of self-managing our private data online and suggests ways we can improve data consent practices in everyday contexts.Curtin Staff ProfileLinkedInPhilPeopleJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenRecordist and Content Creator: Caitlin CrowleySocial Media: Celeste FourieProducer: Emilia JolakoskaExecutive Producer: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.
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Screen Time and Child Development | Dr Amber Beynon
Screens and digital technology are ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents – but what does this mean for child development? In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Dr Amber Beynon to discuss her research into the relationship between infant development, screen time and other family factors. What we know (and don’t) about screen time and children’s development [00:58]Understanding the impact of the broader family environment [04:26]Advice for parents navigating the digital landscape [07:56]Closing the research gap [10:55]Navigating new technology: From TV to AI [11:55]Amber's journey in this evolving field [16:23]Learn moreARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital ChildBeyond screen time: complex factors shaping child developmentHalf of all Australian kids have hands on mobile phones, according to Communication and Media Authority surveyInfluence of maternal and infant technology use and other family factors on infant developmentIs screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and whiteMeasurement Method Options to Investigate Digital Screen Technology Use by Children and Adolescents: A Narrative ReviewThe ORIGINS Project: A platform for research discoveryConnect with our guestsDr Amber BeynonDr Amber Beynon is a Research Fellow at Curtin University’s School of Allied Health. She investigates the health impacts of information technology and the epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain in young populations. Find out more about Amber’s work:XORCiDCurtin Staff ProfileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Caitlin CrowleyProducer: Emilia JolakoskaRecordist: Annabelle FouchardSocial media: Celeste FourieExecutive producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
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eDNA | A. Prof Paul Nevill and Joshua Kestel
Insects pollinate 75% of all agricultural crops, yet many face extinction. Discover how a ‘Star Trek’ level tech called eDNA can monitor vital insect pollinators and support global food security. The pollinator crisis [01:15]eDNA a gamechanger for biodiversity monitoring [03:09]Hoverfly vs honeybee in avocado pollination [05:46]Native bushland sustains agriculture [08:21]Diverse applications for eDNA [14:05]Merging tech with farm mechanisation [19:36]Cambridge calling [20:10]Learn moreeDNA could help protect insect pollinators of avocado flowersStudy reveals how eDNA could bear fruit for farmers and the environmentSmall but might: eDNA amplies key role of insects in pollinationConnect with our guestsAssociate Professor Paul NevillPaul leads the Minesite Biomonitoring with eDNA (MBioMe) research group at Curtin University. He is a molecular ecologist working on everything from soil microbes to mammals. His main interest is eDNA-based monitoring of biodiversity.Curtin staff profileDr Joshua KestelJoshua is a molecular ecologist interested in pollination and the resulting genetic consequences. He has undertaken research with the Minesite Biomonitoring with eDNA (MBioMe) research group at Curtin University, and the Department of Conservation, Biodiversity and Attractions (DBCA). He is now working at Cambridge University to further his research detecting pollinators using eDNA.LinkedIn profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenProducer: Emilia JolakoskaEpisode researcher:Zoe TaylorExecutive producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.
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Global Futures | Professor Joe Siracusa
We’re at a pivotal moment in time for humanity. Are we doomed to repeat past mistakes or can Global Futures help to better shape our collective tomorrow?In this insightful episode, special host Matthew Sykes is joined by Professor Joe Siracusa, veteran historian and Inaugural Professor of Global Futures in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University. They explore how Global Futures can help us to understand history as a dynamic, non-linear journey that shapes our present and future possibilities, and empower us to make informed decisions for a brighter future.• Defining Global Futures [01:18]• Unpacking critical realist ontology [02:20]• The role of philosophy and science fiction [16:35]• Turning foresight into actionable insight [11:20]• Lessons on the past: meeting Martin Luther King [24:26]Learn moreFuture tense? Global Futures uncovers what the past can tell us about tomorrowLeading political expert named Dean of Global Futures at CurtinConnect with our guestsJoe SiracusaProfessor of Global Futures, Curtin UniversityPresident Emeritus of Australia’s Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Siracusa has also authored and co-authored over 30 books including America and the Cold War, 1941-1991: A Realist Interpretation, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in History. Professor Siracusa is also a regular media commentator on international diplomacy, nuclear weapons and American foreign policy.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost and researcher: Matthew SykesProducer: Emilia JolakoskaEditor: Zoe TaylorExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
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Toad Containment Zone | Professor Ben Phillips
The cane toads are coming. Can a simple, but clever plan stop them from fully invading Western Australia and causing catastrophic damage?Join our host David as he talks with Professor Ben Phillips about the project he's leading, the Toad Containment Zone (TCZ). A collaborative effort between community, rangers and scientists, the TCZ is the last line of defence against the cane toad invasion of Western Australia. If not stopped, the cane toad will have devastating wildlife and cultural impacts.How cane toads came to Australia (01:15)Ecological fallout of toads (06:38)“Put them in the freezer”: efforts to control toads (12:11)The Toad Containment Zone (TCZ): what it is and how it will work (14:14)Charismatic species set to disappear (23:08)How soon can we gauge success? (26:11)Learn moreThe Toad Containment ZoneHope for Pilbara: Containment zone offers chance against cane toads in WAThe $12m ‘waterless barrier’ plan stops cane toads marching into the PilbaraToad-ally awesome project to halt cane toad invasion of the PilbaraConnect with our guestsProfessor Ben PhillipsProfessor Ben Phillips is a population biologist and a Premier Science Fellow at Curtin University, where he conducts biosecurity research in the School of Molecular and Life Sciences. He has worked extensively across the Northern Territory and Western Australia on cane toad biology, ecology and evolution, and on how to control and reduce the impacts of cane toads on vulnerable native species, including northern quolls. Ben’s modelling work has identified where the Toad Containment Zone should be placed and how large it should be to stop the toad invasion to the Pilbara. You can find Ben on:LinkedInXJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with us[Start postgraduate education] (https://research.curtin.edu.au/higher-degree-by-research/) Study a research degreeGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenProducer:Emilia JolakoskaEpisode researcher:Zoe TaylorFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
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