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If I Only KnewShort Year End Wrap Up and Next Year's UpdateMatt brings you a very short episode today in the hubbub of the holidays to briefly tie up If I Only Knew for the year and let everyone know we'll be back next year - better than ever. Remember to follow or favourite the podcast now so we don't disappear from your recommended list over the break!2023-12-1902 minIf I Only KnewThe Psychology of Schadenfreude on Social MediaThis week Fred and Matt discuss the feeling of schadenfreude - deriving pleasure from other people's misfortune. This is a common feature in online content and it has a powerful ability to attract attention. Listen in if this is your first time hearing about schadenfreude, if you're interested in the psychology that produces it, or to learn more about its role in online spaces. 2023-11-1720 minIf I Only KnewThe Ethics of KidfluencersThis week Fred's back on the pod! Matt follows up his last discussion about SXSW by asking for Fred's thoughts on the ethics of children's presence online. Many kids today want to create and post content online, how should parents balance this with the risks of the internet? Moreover, what responsibilities might parents have when making the first digital footprints of their children on their own social media platforms. Finally, how does the allure of the influencer lifestyle impact on what kids today want? These are important questions for young people's online footprints, so listen in to learn more. 2023-11-0217 minIf I Only KnewIs the Datafication of Gen Z a good thing?This week Matt reports back after a panel presentation at Sydney's SXSW on the datafication of Gen Z - is the collection of data about young people a good or bad thing? He disagreed with his co-panellists about the positives of this datafication, suggesting instead that it merely provides businesses with more tools to convince people to buy things.However, an important point was raised by the supporters of this datafication: what if we actually had control over the data that was collected on us? Ultimately, a system where we could actually track where our data is...2023-10-2908 minIf I Only KnewArtificial intelligence and a 'post-photography' worldMatt's been left with the podcasting microphone today as Fred attends to far less interesting matters at Humanity Health Group. Wielding this power, Matt gives us a short tour of the possible future of information as AI image generation matures. What happens when any image can be created with perfect fidelity? It might just undermine the unspoken reliance we all have on photography to validate our understanding of reality. Join us as Matt explains why young people don't answer their phones, why you never see a camera phone in Star Wars, and the externalities AI might just...2023-10-1312 minIf I Only Knew#ringarelo - youth political campaigningThis week Fred has been intrigued by the political campaign to #ringarelo about the Voice Referendum. Join us to hear a bit more about the political mobilisation of young people, the benefits it can bring, and the costs it can impose on young people and adults alike. 2023-10-0224 minIf I Only KnewThe Voice and the Value of Advisory CommitteesThis week Fred and Matt reach into their wheelhouse to offer some thoughts on the value of advisory committees to decision-makers. This is especially relevant as Australia holds a referendum to enshrine an advisory body in the constitution, but it is also a topic close to the heart of this podcast as Matt's first role with Fred was as Chair of Humanity Health Group's Youth Advisory Committee. Join us to learn how Fred makes use of advice when making decisions, how advisory committees can lead the way on constructive changes, and what this means for the Indigenous Voice to...2023-09-2219 minIf I Only KnewHow to upskill in the workforce?This week Matt makes use of Fred's extensive management experience to ask what it means to continue to educate and skill yourself once you join the workforce. Disillusioned by much of his time at university, Matt wants to know what other options there are for gaining more skills and improving his work in the future. Fred provides some interesting thoughts on the idea of 'education fatigue' and how cultivating passions and experiences can serve as important skills-building. 2023-09-1624 minIf I Only KnewSexism, Assault, and the Women's World CupThis week Fred and Matt chat about the recent Women's World Cup. This was a dramatically successful event in Australia, captivating audiences, but it was marred at the podium when Spanish star Jenni Hermoso was kissed on stage by Spanish football President Luis Rubiales without her consent.This caused dramatic backlash, but Rubiales refuses to step down and was initially supported by the Spanish soccer club. What does this event say about our social progress towards safety and equality for everyone? Is this a worrying signal of entrenched patriarchy, or merely a storm in a...2023-09-0914 minIf I Only KnewThe psychology of loving petsFred brings his clinical experience this week to explore why people loves their pets so much. People are often willing to put pets before themselves, yet this doesn't seem like a very smart evolutionary move. What is it about pets that commands such devotion, and why are they able to bring such joy to our lives?Join us this week to find out. 2023-09-0224 minIf I Only KnewWhat does your early career look like nowadays?This week we compare and contrast the experiences of young professionals today with those of Fred's early career. How should new employees deal with the rapidly changing pace of early work, the feeling that everyone else knows more than them, and the idea that social media presence may (or may not) influence your opportunities? Fred offers some great insights into starting a career, as a recruiter and someone who's changed fields a few times. 2023-08-1928 minIf I Only KnewShould we mandate staff work in offices?Online conferencing platform Zoom has recently mandated that all staff spend at least 2 days a week in the office. What are the pros and cons of working from home, hybrid models, or working in the office? What can we learn from an inter-generational investigation of this issue, asking what has changed and what should stay the same?Fred brings his expertise managing people and companies to explore his perspective on at-home vs in-office work, while Matt shares his expectations as a soon-to-be full-time worker. Join us to learn more!2023-08-1123 minIf I Only KnewWhat is a Young Person Thinking in Therapy?This week Matt brings a meta perspective to our usual discussions of psychology and young people - what are young people actually thinking when their sitting in that chair? Fred is then able to use his experience as a psychologist to speak to some of the concerns that young people have about their experience, and to provide an insight into how the therapist sees their role in that conversation.This is a perfect episode if you have an interest in allied health, the lived experiences of young people, or are seeking or practicing therapy yourself. Jump on...2023-07-2229 minIf I Only KnewA Psychologist's Perspective on Jonah Hill's TextsText messages sent by celebrity Jonah Hill to his now Ex girlfriend Sarah Brady have recently been causing a dramatic stir online, as people debate the appropriateness of their "boundaries", the nature of power imbalances, and misogyny and narcissism. Fred brings the insight of his psychology background to a heated online debate, highlighting the centrality of insecurity in Hill's behaviour and pointing its hypocrisy. Matt is a little less confident in directly equating this behaviour with other, more overtly abusive or manipulative behaviour, but is concerned by the utilising of therapy-speak. 2023-07-1436 minIf I Only KnewThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 'Hustle' CultureThis week Fred and Matt discuss the consequences of online Hustle culture. A movement of people glamorising working multiple jobs and bragging about the hours they work and the money they make. Fred hones in on the reasons why people might want to work harder for themselves and draws some fascinating inter-generational connections, while Matt has been troubled by the consequences of needing to work extra jobs. Join us this week for an intergenerational perspective on Hustle culture. 2023-07-0719 minIf I Only KnewImposter Syndrome and its ConsequencesThis week Fred scratches at something that's been bothering him recently - the way 'imposter syndrome' can be used to hide from mistakes. Fred gives us an authentic window into the work of psychology and the importance of making and owning mistakes. He also highlights a general difference in the treatment of practising and sitting in discomfort. Do you think he's on the money here? 2023-07-0218 minIf I Only KnewIs the Media Ignoring Migrant Deaths?Australian media has been dominated by coverage of the Titan submarine's disappearance and by the search to find it. At time of recording we recently found out that the passengers had all tragically died, but the media landscape's furore surrounding this event warrants some investigation.Why has this issue captured our media attention so much? Moreover, why does this come at the cost of other reporting on global issues such as migrant deaths at sea in the Mediterranean? What can we learn about the psychology of media from this event, and to what extent is it an...2023-06-2724 minIf I Only KnewThe Paradox of Standardised EducationIt's exam season! Some year 10's are doing their first practise exams, Year 12's might be sitting a mid-year exam, and semester 1 of university is wrapping up.So Matt and Fred reflect a little on what skills are actually taught in today's education system. Matt has been feeling like he spends half his energy simply working out how to answer the allocated question to get maximum marks, while Fred employs plenty of new graduates who are haunted by the spectre of 'the perfect report'. What incentive structure within education teaches students to focus on answering...2023-06-0530 minIf I Only KnewA Revolution of Values at WorkThis week Matt is in the hotseat as Fred wants to understand the attitudes of young employees to work. What value-changes have precipitated the variety of jobs young people now expect to have, and how do young people make sense of their vocational history? Maybe most importantly for Fred, how can businesses best support, and retain, young staff? Matt provides some thoughts that get to the heart of Fred's hunt for insight.2023-05-2825 minIf I Only KnewThe Generational Divide over BargainingThis week Fred and Matt dive into why Matt finds it so hard to ask for a better price, while Fred does it so much he's made careers out of it. Matt's got some new insights into the formalised economy since travelling in India, and Fred needs to know why asking for a 'discount if I pay with cash' causes young people to groan with exasperation. This is a great episode of inter-generational insight, so join us this week!2023-05-2024 minIf I Only KnewWhat a gamer thinks about lootboxes and gambling in video gamesThis week Fred wants to learn more about lootboxes in video games, and Matt is just the man to talk to about whether they pose a risk of gambling addiction. Fred offers a wealth of information about the psychology of addiction from his clinical work while Matt has plenty of experience with lootboxes. Should parents be worried about the video games their kids play, and how should they be regulated? Tune in to find out. 2023-05-1417 minIf I Only KnewStarting fist fights for social media likesThis week Fred is concerned about a phenomenon that's been on the news recently - kids starting random fights to film them and get clicks online. We investigate what drives someone to throw a punch in the supermarket for some likes and how we can come to terms with an internet that has created a new attention currency to drive anti-social behaviour. Is this a new problem, or a problem at all? Join us this week to find out. 2023-05-0723 minIf I Only KnewWhat can we learn from Dame Edna Everage?With the passing of Barry Humphries, a renowned Australian comedian of the 20th century, his career as Dame Edna Everage has been the talk of Aussie dinner tables this last week or so. Matt noticed something very interesting in his conversations, that people of all generations seemlessly moved between talking about Dame Edna as 'she' and Humphries as 'he'. In a cultural landscape marred by divisive arguments about the complexity of gender, Matt and Fred investigate the legacy of Dame Edna.2023-04-3021 minIf I Only KnewFirst Nations Voice to Parliament across the generationsThis week Fred and Matt weigh in an important political and cultural topic in Australia - the proposed referendum for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. What is the Voice proposing, why does it matter now, what consequences will Australia's decision have?Join us this week to share this important discussion.2023-04-2326 minIf I Only KnewAustralia Should be Wary of USA Anti-trans LawsFred and Matt have a brief discussion sparked by a swath of anti-trans laws passed or proposed in US states that criminals healthcare and freedom for trans people. Fred highlights how these legislations are often written to be interpreted very broadly, and that punching down on a marginalised minority like this can be a form of popularist dog whistle. They also investigate how these attitudes manifest in Australia. 2023-03-2314 minIf I Only KnewOptimism and Pessimism in 2023If I Only Knew is back for 2023! Matt returns from overseas and shares his worries about the state of the world in 2023 with Fred. How should we best navigate conflict, economic unrest, and social discord in this coming year? What will 2023 actually bring , for people young and old? Fred offers some optimism as we frame the future in the context of the past.2023-03-1730 minIf I Only KnewAndrew Tate and Masculinity Across GenerationsAndrew Tate has been a rising internet celebrity over the last few months, renowned for controversial and demeaning comments he has made. This week Matt introduces Fred to Tate, and they explore how Tate has risen to such prominence and what this can tell us about young men particularly in modern society. If you want to keep up with the ever-changing internet landscape or have worried about the impact of Tate on someone in your life, listen in this week.2022-11-0334 minIf I Only KnewNetball Australia and Gina RinehartFred is back on the pod this week, joining Matt to talk about an especially topical news story in Australia - the funding of Netball Australia by Gina Rinehart. What does it say about our society where a corporate sponsor so quickly pulls funding for raising social concerns, and on what grounds can the netball Australia team be criticised or celebrated for their stance on wearing the company's logo on their uniforms? Listen in for a quick discussion of these problems.2022-10-3015 minIf I Only KnewEstablishing Responsibility for Climate ChangeA real short one this week, Matt shares some of his thoughts about the central role our society seems to place on establishing causal responsibility for something before we actually go ahead and fix it. A lot of effort is spent arguing over who is responsible for climate change, and a common reason not to help fix something is 'it's not my fault'. But perhaps the world would be better if people were willing to help fix a problem they see, even if they haven't directly contributed to it. This is a quick reflection on those ideas. 2022-10-2504 minIf I Only KnewInfluencers, Celebrity, and HealthThis week Matt is flying solo because Fred's vacationing on a tropical paradise somewhere for a holiday. So Matt digs into some of his favourite topics to investigate how influencers and celebrities shape the habits of people young and old. Influencers seem to be a favourite topic across generations, and celebrity culture certainly poses a mystery sometimes, but Matt spends this episode looking at how influencers create a community and then promote products to that community - for good and for bad. 2022-10-0218 minIf I Only KnewThe Queen's PassingFred and Matt woke up today to momentous news, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Marking the end of an era and the longest reign of a British Monarch, her passing will spark conversation across the globe. From outpourings of grief to political questions brought into stark relief by the transfer of power, Her Majesty has been a focal point of discussion. Join us as we chat about the different roles the queen has played for different generations, and what this means across generations. 2022-09-0919 minIf I Only KnewInflation across generationsThis week Matt's been thinking about the impact of inflation on the way people see value over their lifetimes. Inflation has been high on the political radar recently, but how does it interact with our psychology to influence how we judge 'acceptable' prices? Matt's done some research to show that prices were 5 times lower in 1980, and 2 times lower in 1995, and he uses that baseline to offer some insights for adults who think young people are 'wasteful' with their money. So to better understand how generations judge each other because of the psychological tricks of inflation, listen today. 2022-09-0423 minIf I Only KnewIs disruptive protest good protest?This week Fred and Matt chat a bit about what role disruptive protest might play in our society. Is it okay for people to block roads to raise the profile of their issues, and what psychology drives individuals to put their lives in danger to disrupt society for a cause? Inspired by some recent protests in Sydney, we also get to hear about Fred's sordid family history of anti-establishment crime. 2022-08-2624 minIf I Only KnewHow individuals make culture in video gamesLast episode we investigated how different video games cultivate different cultures based on their mechanics for social interaction. This week we're having a look at how people within these games can make better or worse cultures and how bad actors can be challenged online. Fred shares a pointed story about his efforts to resist provocative behaviour in a game he plays, and Matt describes how young people are developing a language to call out behaviour that does not meet the standards of the majority - despite the anonymous, online nature of these interactions. Listen in this episode to get...2022-08-1925 minIf I Only KnewHow different video games foster different culturesThis week Fred wants to know why some video game cultures are far more toxic than others - what is it about some games that seems to attract or foster bad behaviour? This is an important conversation because people tend to have singular opinions about video games; either that they are good or bad influences. But in fact, the gaming experience varies wildly depending on which games you choose to play, especially multiplayer games. Join us this week to learn a bit about how this works. 2022-08-0738 minIf I Only KnewWhat Determines the Health Providers Young People Use?This week Matt picks Fred's brains about the different kinds of medical providers on offer in Australia. Coming to the realisation in young adulthood that he has to look after his own health, Matt has noticed how different people tend to favour different health providers, and that this is often determined by the healthcare they received as kids. What consequences does this have for how people in Australia look after their health, and what are some of the different approaches to health that various professionals can bring to the table? Moreover, how do we use this varied...2022-07-2929 minIf I Only KnewVision Impairment, Work, and LifeThis week Fred and Matt are joined by a very special guest from Humanity Health Group, Brittnee. Brittnee has an acquired vision impairment and was kind enough to lend her experiences of navigating work, support, and the loss of her vision to our conversation about inclusivity and disability. Brittnee offers a fascinating and articulate insight into the importance of challenging the construction of a world designed for one kind of 'normal', and shares a deeply mature approach to her coming to grips with vision impairment. 2022-07-1737 minIf I Only KnewThe Psychology of DoomscrollingThis week Fred conducted an experiment with his social medias to investigate the phenomenon known as 'doomscrolling'. This prompts our discussion into how people's attention is consumed by social media and why we needed to create a whole new word to describe this process.Join us this week to learn about the survival mechanics that prompt people to doomscroll, the ways technology has been designed to encourage doomscrolling, and some technics to avoid the rut that can occur when your algorithms start the doomscroll cycle. 2022-07-1022 minIf I Only KnewAustralian Election RetrospectiveA few weeks after the 2022 Aus Election Fred and Matt look back at the election and consider the far-reaching consequences of a change in government. What inspired a change in government, what are the consequences of new cabinet members, and what has this election shown about the success of provocateurs in Australian politics? Join us this week to look back at the election results, we promise it's more interesting than your usual politics. 2022-07-0121 minIf I Only KnewPride and Changing AttitudesThis week Fred and Matt are joined by a very special guest, Gabriel, to do a focused episode for Pride month. We want to investigate how attitudes towards Pride, and queer identities, have changed over time. We consider what positive progress has been made to allow people to feel more included, and look at antagonistic efforts that leave marginalised people feeling excluded. Listen in to hear about the project of inclusivity.2022-06-1953 minIf I Only KnewA New Era of COVID?This week Fred abandonded Matt before the recording session, and so we are left to hear Matt monologue about young people are responding to a new restrictionless era of COVID. What social norms have been developed, who is most likely to remain concerned about COVID, and how can we react with compassion to those concerns? Join Matt this week to chat about some social and political observations driven by the continued presence of COVID. 2022-06-1223 minIf I Only KnewThe opportunities of the MetaverseFred and Matt wrap up their three part series on the future of technology by asking what opportunities the Metaverse might offer in the future. Education, social connection, and personal expression in a 3 dimensional internet are all considered in this podcast, so join us to finish off our deep dive into the future of technology. 2022-06-0519 minIf I Only KnewThe Dangers of the MetaverseThis week Matt and Fred continue their discussion about the future of technology and the Metaverse. Today we think about the consequences and dangers of such a radical new way to engage with technology. Listen in to learn more about who owns the Metaverse, what are its implications for privacy and safety, and what are the dangers of distinguishing between real and virtual spaces. 2022-05-2928 minIf I Only KnewThe Future of Technology and The MetaverseWhat does the future of technology look like? Will we have a revolution as big as the internet again? Why did Facebook change their company name to 'Meta'?These are all questions that relate to the development of the 'Metaverse', a virtual reality space that some people are calling the future of the internet. Matt introduces Fred to the internet this episode, and kicks off a three-parter talking about the future of technology. Join us to learn more about what they Metaverse is and what it might mean for you.Additional resources:Grewal...2022-05-2226 minIf I Only KnewCan politicians just lie in their ads?This week Fred and Matt are back to investigate the many different flavours of political advertising during Australia's election cycle. Matt learnt recently that there is no requirement that political ads be truthful at all, which allows election ads to be incredibly loose with the facts. How does this affect voting decisions, and what impact does this have on young people who are less familiar with these dishonest practises? Join us this week for a look into political advertising.2022-05-1529 minIf I Only KnewFred survives Covid and the Slap heard around the worldThis week we're back with an episode recorded before Easter, Fred has just recovered from a bad case of COVID-19 and wants to share his words of warning for people that aren't taking it seriously enough. Having recovered barely enough to speak, Fred soldiers on to join us and talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. The social and cultural impacts of The Slap shouldn't be underestimated, but we chat about why on earth everyone was talking so much about it, what were the motives of The Slap and what are its consequences.2022-04-2320 minIf I Only KnewPolitics and Pork BarrellingThis week Fred and Matt want to know why pork barrelling, the practise of promising money to voters in the hopes that it'll win their vote, is so common. Does it really win more votes, and how do younger generations feel about pork barrelling? We think about the role of trust in pork barrelling, the fact it might be a defensive strategy rather than one to secure more votes, and we find out the price a government needs to pay to secure Matt's vote. 2022-04-1015 minIf I Only KnewHow the role of sport is changing in our societyThis week Fred and Matt ask whether sport is still as important to young people today as it was for previous generations. Sport now has to compete with a variety of other entertainment options in people's lives, and the viewership of many sporting codes has gone down over the last few years. Yet sport has a long-held centrality in Australian culture, so what are the consequences and benefits of this shift away from sport that we might be starting to see?2022-03-2624 minIf I Only KnewThe Tinder Swindler - Online CatfishingThis week Fred and Matt talk about the perils of online catfishing and scams. We link this behaviour to its psychological roots, consider the ways it's an extension of standard social practises, and look into the ways the internet facilitates it and how to avoid it. Join us this week for an action packed and entertaining episode. 2022-03-1922 minIf I Only KnewAustralia's new Esafety commission - how safe is it?This week Fred and Matt chat about a relatively new policy development in Australia, the Esafety Commission. Introduced to protect people online, we weigh up the benefits and risks that come with governmental intervention into online spaces. It's important to protect people, but what role should policy have, and how might this affect the way you scroll through the internet? Join us this week to find out. 2022-03-0520 minIf I Only KnewStaying informed with online reviewsThis week Fred comes to the pod dissatisfied with an experience he had a restaurant, and wanting to know whether he's justified in leaving the first bad review on their website. We have a conversation about how young people use online reviews to inform their purchasing decisions, and about how online reviews work. This is a great episode to learn more about how to judge reliable reviews, and to make more informed purchasing decisions. 2022-02-2616 minIf I Only KnewTips, tricks and thoughts for voters young and oldWith an election year coming up in Australia, Fred and Matt have a chat about what voting means to young Australians and how different generations value voting differently. While this is a familiar topic, we get some interesting insights into how political analytics makes every vote important and they share some important tips and tricks for young voters casting an informed ballet that represents their interests. 2022-02-1218 minIf I Only KnewA bit about New Years ResolutionsWe're back in the new year with more exciting intergenerational podcasts. This week we kick off with a chat about the ever-present new years resolutions. Do young people continue to practise these resolutions and what do they look like? Moreover, why are so many resolutions not achieved, and how can we better approach making resolutions to ensure they hit harder?2022-02-0512 min
That Tech PodHow To Stop Fake News and Fight Back Destructive Bots With HumanIDToday on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Bastian Purrer and Namik Muduroglu of Human ID. HumanID’s first goal was to bring the “one” in one human, one voice to the internet: there should only be one identity per human. This inspired us to build a single sign-on tool, addressing the beginning of internet identity. We first committed to making it restrictive of multiple accounts: one human, one humanID. The technical implementation of this theory is currently to require a phone number for sign-on; while not perfect, most people will stick to one phone number...2021-12-2834 minIf I Only KnewA bit about young people and creative languageThis week Fred and Matt take a short look at some youth slang and chat about why linguistic creativity is so popular among young people. This episode packs a lot into 10 minutes, as we think about some examples of new youth slang, the importance it can play in identity, and how older generations can navigate these new terms.2021-12-1112 minIf I Only KnewYouth and protestThis week Fred and Matt reflect on the numerous protests over the last few years and think about the role young people have played in them. Fred was struck by the fact that he would never have joined a protest as a child, and so we think about what might have changed that has brought more young people into this traditional form of civic activism.We consider the motives for youth activism and the benefits and risks it can pose. Join us this week for a short inter-generational discussion.2021-12-0419 minIf I Only KnewTaylor Swift and Millennial Break-UpsThis week Matt and Fred are joined by their excellent researcher Nicola to shed some light on Taylor Swifts smash re-release of 'All Too Well'. This song, short-film, and the wider rerelease of her album Red has taken youth culture by storm, spreading spreading across platforms like TikTok and dominating music charts.But 'All Too Well' tells a potentially controversial story. Rumoured to be based on a 19 year old Taylor's 3 month relationship with 30 year old actor Jake Gyllenhaal, it invokes passion and angry memories from an unequal and complex relationship. So we ask, what does it mean...2021-11-2721 minIf I Only KnewInternational Men's Day and men's healthToday is International Men's Day, and following our podcast's pattern of engaging with a variety of social and cultural events Fred and Matt take some time to think about what health and lifestyle mean for men. We take a look at what men's health might mean for different people, and how it's changed over time across two different generations. Matt and Fred bring their own experiences of seeking physical healthcare, and the challenges of mental wellness for men are also considered. We touch on the importance of community, competition and communication for wellbeing.2021-11-1831 min
Data Protection Gumbo119: Protect Yourself Before Entering the Metaverse - humanIDBastian Purrer and Namik Muduroglu, co-founders of humanID discuss some of the challenges associated with cybersecurity, recommendations on using MFA, zero-trust, immutability, and advice to CIO’s for protecting their data in the cloud.2021-11-0930 minIf I Only KnewCommunities in video gamingThis week Matt shares the positive experiences he's found cultivating a community online through the hobby of gaming. While the negative experiences of people on the internet are often the focus of discussion, it can also serve as a great place to grow existing connections and develop new ones. Tune in to hear about the ways gaming can cultivate existing friendships by providing a space for community, and how this hobby can spark new relationships.In some ways community and connection are changing in the modern world, but they maintain their importance. 2021-11-0722 minIf I Only KnewA bit about viral televisionThis week Fred and Matt begrudgingly consider the social context behind the hit TV show 'Squid Game', or as we call it, 'calamari'. Inspired by its recent viral success, Fred wants to know what takes a typical show and turns it into a global TV phenomenon. Is there more to this process than just great Television? While we certainly don't have all the answers, we investigate the importance of the rise of streaming service popularity, the fear of missing out, and the effectiveness of algorithms.Join us for this short look into cultural phenomena.2021-10-2415 minIf I Only KnewTikTok and quick fixesThis week Fred and Matt chat about the proliferation of simplistic or incorrect information about psychology on social media platforms like TikTok. Inspired by videos that pathologise listeners and deliver diagnoses without proper basis, this episode grapples with the consequences of democratising communication through the internet.We have praised the disruptive influence of technology on this podcast in the past, and there is a place for sharing lived experiences online. But the popularity of content that misrepresents complex science poses a risk to people who rely on this form of information sharing. This makes a worthwhile topic...2021-10-1021 minIf I Only KnewReactance TheoryThis week Fred introduces us to the psychological concept of Reactance Theory, that describes some people who hate being told what to do so much that they will act against their best interests to resist authority. We apply this theory to civil disruptions around the AFL grand final and to recent protests in Melbourne to ask why some of these event happen despite measure to limit the spread of COVID.Give this a listen for some interesting psychology and current affairs.2021-10-0317 minIf I Only KnewMoral decision-makingThis week Fred and Matt have a bit of a theoretical, philosophical discussion about how people actually make moral decisions. Matt brought this topic up based on an essay he's been writing for university, and Fred is keen to offer the insights he's learnt over his many years of working with people. Join us for some ethical philosophy, and some fascinating case studies from Fred's experience.We mention the development and distribution of the polio vaccine by Jonas Salk, who notably did not attempt to patent the vaccine but rather accelerated its production and distribution....2021-09-2636 minIf I Only KnewA bit about horror moviesThis week Fred and Matt chat about a bit of a light-hearted topic as Fred reveals he can't stand watching horror movies. It just so happens that Matt also isn't a fan, so this week we're chatting about what might attract people to the horror genre of films, how it might have changed over time, and some of the psychology behind different horror films.This is a topic we aren't experts on, so if any of our listeners are avid horror fans and would like to set the record straight about what they enjoy from these movies...2021-09-1917 minIf I Only KnewOnlyFans and Explicit ContentThis week Fred and Matt take a look at a somewhat unusual topic but one that yields a very interesting conversation: the brief attempt to ban sexually explicit content from the platform OnlyFans. In late August OnlyFans announced that they would be banning sexually explicit content from the platform because of challenges they were facing securing relationships with financial institutions.This is worth talking about because it reveals the importance of payment processing platforming in conducting business online, and because it acts as an attack upon the digital disruption of the adult content industry. A large industry...2021-09-1220 minIf I Only KnewA Dilemma of CitizenshipThis week Fred and Matt have a short ethical discussion prompted by some real world news that has been frustrating Fred. During a global pandemic, what is a government's responsibilities to its citizens, and in what circumstances should citizens be facilitated to come back to Australia?Should citizens with roots in other countries be allowed to make full use of Australian social programs, should the government get them back here in COVID? What about citizens in danger overseas, even those who may not have upheld their social responsibilities? This episode is an interesting brush with applied ethics.2021-09-0517 minIf I Only KnewCrisis in AfghanistanThis week Fred and Matt approach one of our more difficult topics on this podcast, as we talk about current events in Afghanistan amidst the Taliban take-over. In particular, we want to use our platform for inter-generational discussion on how young people have reacted to events in Afghanistan. This is a serious topic for a lot of people, so we want to investigate some of the history of Afghanistan over the last 200 years, what duties we might have to Afghanis at this time, and what makes this such a jarring event to watch.An important...2021-08-2937 minIf I Only KnewA Bit about BooksThis week we've got another mini episode for you as Fred and Matt frantically search for entertainment during lockdown. Books are a great source of information, and both our hosts are avid readers, so we talk about how reading has changed over the last 30 years, what might keep people away from reading, and what some of our favourite books are. Join us this week to share in some book recommendations. 2021-08-2213 minIf I Only KnewConservatorships, Brittney Spears, and WellbeingThis week we've got a great episode on the recent discussion around Brittney Spears's conservatorship. We aren't experts on Brittney's personal circumstances, nor are we die-hard fans, but her experiences before the law and media can tell us a lot about how power, society, and wellbeing interact in the world. Tune in to learn about conservatorships, Australia and the USA, and the influence of the media for Brittney Spears.2021-08-1526 minIf I Only KnewMillennial and MisinformationThis week Fred and Matt chat about an issue with a changing face. Fred thinks 'misinformation' is a fancy word for just lying, and given how much its use has grown over the last 5 years this provides an important and interesting topic of discussion. How are people convinced by misinformation, what does it look like and what can we do about it? These are all important ideas we try to get to the heart of on If I Only KnewFurther Reading:Anspach, N., & Carlson, T. (2018). What to Believe? Social Media Commentary and Belief in...2021-08-0830 minIf I Only KnewArt as DevianceThis week on If I Only Knew Fred has given Matt some homework to watch the movie 'A Clockwork Orange'. This movie was once banned, and thought of as pushing many social boundaries, but it has lost much of its shock-value to a modern audience.So if A Clockwork Orange is no longer considered deviant art, what kind of art shocks the modern conscious, and what are the consequences of this?2021-08-0124 minIf I Only KnewCosplay communitiesThis week we bring you an exciting episode where we interview two special guests: Harrison and Allana. Fred reached out to an online cosplay community and these two brave souls answered the call to shed light on all things cosplayJoin us this week to learn about this unique community that's been gaining more mainstream traction recently, and discover some of the challenges and opportunities it presents.You can find our guest's work here:Harrison: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzqBSFLy39p8a5QpHkNksxw/videosAllana: https://www.instagram.com/vitarnii/ 2021-07-2252 min
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Non-profit and open source, the project was started in 2018 by the Foundation for New humanID. With the help of Mozilla and Harvard, we...2021-07-1650 minIf I Only KnewCOVID anxietyThis week we've got another short episode for you as Australia looks to be descending once more into COVID restrictions. There's plenty of talk about COVID around, but we want to focus on the anxiety such an ephemeral danger can cause, especially in young people. How does 'COVID anxiety' manifest and are there any good strategies to try and overcome it? Will we ever be able to plan for the future again? Fred and Matt put their heads together to offer some social and psychological insights into this strange phenomena and ask how to return to normalcy.2021-07-1514 minIf I Only KnewPronounsThis week Matt and Fred have a short chat about using a person's preferred pronouns when speaking with them. Although there has been substantial controversy over this idea in the last decade, Matt thinks about the way we address people simply shows whether we respect them and Fred brings his experience as a psychologist to highlight the importance of making people feel welcome.The language we use can cause others harm or make them feel unseen or unsafe, so it is important that we take some time to interrogate how we speak. We hope you...2021-07-0911 minIf I Only KnewOnce more into the breach - Australia and COVIDThis bite-sized episode of If I Only Knew is a reaction to the return of spreading lockdowns in Australia. Despite the fact that it feels like Australia had the virus under control, it looks like we're back to some significant national cases across the country. Fred and Matt talk the importance of learning your lesson over time, and the need to ensure we break out of this COVID cycle. While we aren't COVID experts the impact of these returning lockdowns on young people are significant, and we offer our personal thoughts on the government's response to COVID.2021-07-0417 minIf I Only KnewContemporary youth culture - Bo Burnham's 'Inside'This episode Matt and Fred do something a little different by investigating the themes of comedian Bo Burnham's recent Netflix special 'Inside'. This show has made waves among some young communities and Matt suggested Fred give it a watch to get an insight into young people. We discuss why this 'comedy' special might resonate with so many young people, the significance of some of its darker themes, and dissect our differing opinions on just how holistically and authentically 'Inside' captures the lockdown experience.This episode requires a brief disclaimer that Bo Burnham's 'Inside' contains heavy...2021-07-0127 minIf I Only KnewYouth and WorkThis week If I Only Knew leans heavily into our theme of intergenerational discussions, taking on a discussion over how today's young people see work, and how they behave in it. Fred's extensive experience as a manager and recruiter provides great insights, while Matt addresses some of the typical narratives in our culture around young people and 'laziness'.Tune in this week to learn how attitudes to work have changed, and the tangible benefits that this brings to everyone involved.Further reading:Deloitte. (2020). The Deloitte Global Millennial Survey 2020. Retrieved from https://www2.deloitte.c...2021-06-2537 minIf I Only KnewGenerational PrioritiesThis week on If I Only Knew we talk a bit broadly about how the priorities of different generations have changed over time. What do young people want from their future, what do they worry about, and how does this differ from the feelings of older generations?Join us to listen in to this discussion, ranging from climate change to the cold war.ResourcesSurveys of youth prioritieshttps://www.businessinsider.com.au/world-economic-forum-world-biggest-problems-concerning-millennials-2016-8https://millennialfuture.co/shop/the-australian-millennial-report-2019https://morningconsult.com/2020/09/29/gen-z-biggest-issues-polling/2021-06-1730 minIf I Only KnewA Bit about BitcoinThis week we've got a short episode because Fred needs to know how cryptocurrencies work to make his huge investments pay off.Matt and Fred have a chat about what cryptocurrency is, why people like it and how it's used. This episode is very accessible, and is meant to provide a bit more context for people who are confused by all the crypto-talk recently. Neither of us are experts on the topic, but hopefully our discussion help clarify some of the buzzwords you've heard thrown around.Some further readinghttps://www.youtube.com...2021-06-0319 minIf I Only KnewReconciliation weekThis week Matt goes solo chatting to Michael, a young peer who already has plenty of experience with the interactions between allied health and First Nations peoples. We talk about some of the challenges of defining what 'reconciliation' actually means, and then ask what challenges First Nations people face in the allied health sector. We leave the episode with some thoughts on how anyone can take step to improve access to this crucial care.This is a short, sharp episode for reconciliation week, but we hope some of these conversations can be helpful for more...2021-05-2811 minIf I Only KnewConsumerismThis week Matt and Fred are joined by two special guests to talk about millennials buying based on celebrity endorsement. 'Influencer' is a job description that seems quite modern, but 'brands' have existed for a long time and so we want to learn more about how they interact.Joined by our excellent research assistant Nicola Binks, and a marketing expert Cadie Doorley, we discuss why young people buy the way they do. Join us to learn more about the latest fashion tips and social trends.Academic sources and further reading:Arnett, J., 2004. Emerging a...2021-05-2036 minIf I Only KnewCancel CultureThis week on If I Only Knew Fred and Matt tackle a controversial and consistently relevant topic - cancel culture. 'Cancelling' seems to be a modern trend, facilitated by the internet, and it has very real consequences. But when is cancelling justifiable, what is the value of it, and what are some of the reasons it might get highjacked?Tune in this week to find out.Notes:Matt draws heavily from this Youtube video by 'Contrapoints', it is a great watch even though it is long: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjMPJVmXxV8...2021-05-1429 minIf I Only KnewCommunication technologyThis week Fred and Matt talk about the way communication has changed over the last few decades. One of the most significant global changes has been our ability to quickly and easily speak to anyone, anywhere at any time. But it's easy to forget how different this is in our day-to-day lives.How have phones grown over the last few generations? How do today's youth use their phones? Why are they always on their phones, and what are some of the possible dangers? Tune in this week to find out.This week doesn't draw on...2021-05-0637 minIf I Only KnewAppified datingThis week Fred and Matt are joined by two guests to share opinions on the world of dating through our phones. Sophia and Juillian offer their thoughts on this phenomenon that's been around for almost 30 years, but recently seems to have become almost the norm for modern relationships.How dangerous is modern online dating? Why are people attracted to it? what success stories come from these apps? Find out on this week's pod.Some academic sources/further reading include:Andrighetto, L., Riva, P., & Gabbiadini, A. (2019). Lonely hearts and angry minds...2021-04-2927 minIf I Only KnewGhostingIn episode 3 we continue our discussion about modern relationship practises with a discussion of ghosting. While many of you may be familiar with the term, we spend some time clarifying it and the different circumstances in which it occurs. We then think about why it might be gaining mainstream attention, and some of the reasons people might ghost.If you're enjoying the podcast leave us some feedback.Some of our academic resources/further reading include:Freedman, G., Powell, D., Le, B., & Williams, K. (2021). Ghosting and destiny: Implicit theories of relationships predict beliefs about g...2021-04-2226 minIf I Only KnewGaslightingFor episode 2 we are jumping into modern relationships to investigate the way the phrase 'gaslighting' has come into the mainstream. Fred brings some experience with this kind of behaviour from a clinical setting, while Matt focuses on the ways it's used by the average young person today. The term 'gaslighting' comes from the 1944 film 'Gaslight' which Fred speaks about.If you're curious about the impacts adopting an awareness of 'gaslighting' can have for today's youth, this is the episode for you.Stay tuned for next week when we talk about ghosting, another phenomenon in relationships.2021-04-1523 minIf I Only KnewA Crisis of Modern Masculinity?This week we start our cross-general conversation discussing the way 'masculinity' has been changing over time. We engage with the tension around what men 'should' and 'shouldn't be', and spend some time discussing different role models to different generations. What do you think constitutes the 'modern' man?This is a hugely complex topic, and we have only scratched the surface of it. Please forgive any points that seem like they needed further elaboration.Some of our academic resources/further reading include:Giazitzoglu, A. (2019). This Sporting Life : The intersection of hegemonic masculinities, space and...2021-04-0834 min
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Founders Couch#22: Shuyao Kong (Harvard Business School) - On choosing to be a nonprofit over a social enterpriseToday on the couch, we chat with Shuyao Kong, a student at Harvard Business School who grew up in Beijing, China. She’s the cofounder and Chief Motivator of the nonprofit humanID, a one-click anonymous login replacing login with Facebook. So far, the company has released one test app and integrated with another client, a COVID-tracking app in India. humanID has received funding from Harvard Social Impact Fund. The team consists of 3 cofounders, 20 volunteers and almost 10 open source engineers, and is looking to bring on more volunteers across business and technical functions. We discuss: Why is Shuyao so passionate about da...2020-05-2926 min