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27 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Marc C-Scott: Netflix and Data

Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Technology, TV & Film

March 2025 marks an entire decade since Netflix launched in Australia, which shook up how we watch TV and film. For many of us, it is hard to imagine life before bingeing was a thing, but in the background, streaming has been changing more than just our viewing habits.

Behind the autoplay and personalised picks lies a deeper story about data collection, surveillance and the subtle power of suggestion. What exactly are we giving away every time we press play?

Guest: Associate Professor Marc C-Scott from Victoria University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:44 — 10.6MB)

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27 Mar 2025

Jeff Hopkins: Leading inclusion in football (soccer)

Professional, Sports & Recreation

Melbourne Victory is gearing up for the third annual Pride Cup at AAMI Park, a match about celebrating inclusion in ...

27 Mar 2025

Dr Katie Ekberg: Hearing Aids

Consumer Affairs, Health, Technology

One in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, yet many still delay getting their hearing checked. Perhaps it ...

27 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Open for Pooing!

Consumer Affairs, Society & Culture

If you have ever bought or rented a home, you know how stressful and competitive inspections can be. But what ...