Politics & Society
Your social media feed is changing democracy
AI algorithms have completely altered the way we consume information. So what does this mean for our decision-making come election time?
In Pursuit of Knowledge
As the world faces escalating political crises, and society grapples with many complex issues, informed, rational and respectful dialogue is essential. This series brings together experts in their fields to examine and illuminate the critical issues of our time.
Watch previous episodes below and stay tuned for more information about future events in the series.
Host
Jon FaineJon Faine is a renowned public broadcaster and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the Melbourne Law School with a roving commission across the University of Melbourne. (Image credit: James Braund)
Politics & Society
How Australians should watch the US election
We must recognise that the future of global democracy, including our own, will be shaped by what happens in America this November
Politics & Society
Why Kamala Harris could win the US election
The second in this two-part series explores why the Democratic presidential candidate and current vice president could become the first woman elected as US president
Politics & Society
| Opinion
Why Donald Trump could win the US election
The first in this two-part series explores why the Republican candidate and former president may have an advantage over his Democratic rival
Politics & Society
| In Pursuit of Knowledge
Episode 2: Strengthening multiculturalism in a time of conflict
In this Episode of In Pursuit of Knowledge we ask why multiculturalism in Australia appears to be under significant strain, and what can we do to repair it?
Politics & Society
| In Pursuit of Knowledge
Episode 1: The threat to our global public institutions
In this Episode of In Pursuit of Knowledge we ask what role do global public institutions such as the United Nations and the International Court of Justice play in a crisis-riddled world?