JOY Drive

19 Sep 2025

Dr Julian Koplin: Living Forever — Science, Ethics and the Immortality Question

Alternative Health, Health, Law, Natural Sciences, News & Politics, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science, Science & Medicine, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

From Putin’s talk of organ transplants to Silicon Valley billionaires chasing anti-ageing miracles, the quest to live forever is no longer just science fiction. Julian Koplin unpacks what’s possible, what’s ethical and whether immortality would really be a blessing.

Guest: Dr Julian Koplin, Research Fellow with the Biomedical Ethics Research Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Melbourne Law School

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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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 ...