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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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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...