Shows
The Veriditas Podcast: Heterodox Thoughts on Sex, Politics and CultureEpisode 9: The Decline of Fertility: A Dialogue with Andrew Glover from Pronatalism AustraliaEpisode 9: The Decline of Fertility: A Dialogue with Andrew Glover from Pronatalism Australia
In this episode of the Veriditas Podcast, Petra interviews Dr. Andrew Glover, who discusses the profound societal and demographic challenges posed by declining fertility rates. They explore themes such as the impact of social media, shifts in cultural norms, the role of academic and ideological pressures, and the loss of traditional family structures. Andrew outlines several complex factors contributing to fertility decline, including economic pressures, housing affordability, and career-focused lifestyles. He also proposes potential solutions like stable long-term family rentals, superannuation-backed parental leave, and...
2025-10-131h 37
Human Intelligence® PodcastWhat's the Point of Life Beyond AI? - A Philosophical Inquiry with Jonathan BoymalIn this episode, we cover a variety of topics, including: * How generative AI has changed our concepts of ourselves and truth* Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia and personal fulfillment* Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and how AI has changed epistemology* The familiar patterns of Trust, Value and Vulnerability in Technology* Neal Stephenson’s novel Anathem* Boymal’s piece The Mind, the Machine, the Metaphor* Boymal’s concerns about Authorship in the Age of AI* Boymal’s thoughts on Who Decides What Counts as Knowledge...
2025-09-1142 min
Future TodayLet's Talk Future with Prof. Jonathan BoymalIn this amazing episode with Associate Professor Jonathan Boymal, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing at RMIT University in Melbourne. Together with Prof. Dr. Michael Gerlich, he discusses what we have to expect in our technologically fast-advancing future. Join us for an interesting conversation.
2025-06-2034 min