Across media and politics, claims of a “masculinity crisis” are rising. But is this new or just history repeating? A deeper look at boys, men, and cultural change.
High-quality data is crucial for healthcare research and decision-making, so when facing the threat of bots, prevention is the best medicine.
Andrew Tate's arrival in the US highlights the broader appeal of the manosphere beyond economic hardship, and why it's crucial to confront extremist sexism head-on.
As we grapple with online dangers such as cyberbullying, pornography addiction, harassment, and scams, a new and deeply unsettling threat has emerged – deepfake technology.
Disinformation has grown to pandemic proportions, driven by digital networks and social media. Understanding its mechanics, from cognitive biases to advanced digital technologies, is crucial in combatting its global impact.
Generative AI is transforming the creative process, becoming a collaborator rather than a replacement for human creativity. Its impact spans various industries, from advertising to education, while raising important ethical considerations.
It’s important to approach media coverage of AI ‘breakthroughs” such as DeepSeek with caution. Drawing lessons from the history of technology can help us avoid falling for either overly pessimistic or overly optimistic predictions about an uncertain future.
Using the term “toxic masculinity” doesn’t push boys and men towards Andrew Tate. The real appeal is Tate’s weaponisation of patriarchy and economic hardship.
Listening to young people, not banning them from social media, is critical if we’re to effectively address the rise of deepfakes, and the spread of misogyny in high schools.
In the podcast’s season finale, learn how we're making progress, challenging harmful systems, and creating real solutions in the push to eliminate gender-based violence.
Spurred on by the manosphere, a new wave of misogyny and sexism is thriving in education settings, but change is still possible.
Misogyny and violence against women are social issues, and require a social response, not a punitive one.
The fight against diabetes in Malaysia and Southeast Asia requires a multifaceted approach that addresses dietary habits, physical activity, and socio-economic factors.
Monash's award-winning podcast, “What Happens Next?”, returns for a ninth season that explores pressing global issues including reality in the digital age, climate change in the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing struggle to eliminate gender-based violence.
Low awareness of the link between heat and eco-anxiety in Indonesia requires a more comprehensive strategy in the campaign.
Ways to interact with virtual versions of our deceased loved ones are now a possibility – but there’s a raft of ethical and emotional challenges involved.
Parents need to understand how algorithms work. These can drive misogynistic content towards boys and young men, and can make extreme views seem normal.
While virality holds values, state actors still hold responsibility for sensing and understanding the inherent problems, and recognising the urgency to address it through differing policy capacities.
Addressing data breaches and government surveillance misuse requires a balanced approach that respects national security and individual privacy.
Deepfakes are threatening privacy and security, and while detection methods using deep learning aim to combat the problem, there’s a long way to go.
One in seven Australians say they’ve engaged in tech-based workplace harassment – and it’s often designed to offend, humiliate and distress the victim.
From producing a transmedia digital hub to launching an internationally-touring immersive exhibition, Associate Professor Tony Moore’s Conviction Politics points to the importance of leading with an enterprising mindset in academia.
Mike McColl Jones began writing comedy in the early 1960s, and for the next 40 years worked continuously at the epicentre of the Australian entertainment industry through the golden age of television.
Language has been dubbed “the covert operations of war”, such is the power it holds in shaping public opinion. Here’s what we found about the way Australian media has been framing the conflict.
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