JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Professor Sora Park: Verifying Online Information

Personal Safety, Technology

In today’s digital world, Australians are turning to social media more than ever, surpassing traditional media like TV, radio, and news websites. While these platforms offer new ways to connect and engage with information, they also bring a darker side—the rapid spread of misinformation.

Alarmingly, a new study reveals that 97% of Australian adults have limited skills to verify online information, leaving many vulnerable to false claims and manipulative content. So, how do we tackle this issue? And what can we do to improve media literacy in Australia?

Guest: Sora Park, Professor of Communication, News and Media Research Centre, University of Canberra

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...