Discover the Seriously Social podcast, your gateway to exploring the world of social sciences. Tailored for adult learners and senior secondary students, this series delves into issues like the politics of pictures to mental health strategies, and more. Gain exclusive insights and learn about groundbreaking research from some of Australia’s top social scientists. Whether you’re a student, teacher or just curious, Seriously Social offers deep dives into topics that shape our society.
COVID-19 is a part of a much-needed reset for Australia’s systems, giving us the opportunity to build a better future.
August 26, 2020
Who should we fight for in a world of highly paid CEOs, discrimination against mental illness, and questionable government spending?
How can A-I aid our fragile telecommunication and supply chain systems? Will this technology live up to our fears?
How is the domestic load shared in your household? Working from home has revealed the answer for many Australians.
COVID-19 has provided key lessons in effective partisanship, reshaping our political system, but will this much needed change last?
Learn how the pandemic and our new isolated normal is teaching us about compassion and community.
Indigenous health professionals were ahead of the game when it came to helping prevent the virus spreading into their communities.
A-I is usually either depicted as a menace to society or the saviour of the human race. Which is it?
Has your plan for your future been ruined by COVID-19? Find out how the pandemic has permanently marked a generation.
August 25, 2020
The tourism industry was one of the first victims of COVID-19, but what will the revived industry look like post-pandemic?
Do we save lives, or save the economy? Listen to find out why this dichotomy is hurting us during COVID-19.
What has the COVID-19 crisis taught us about gender, diversity and the very notion of citizenship?
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