Time for Trust

Governments, the economy and civil society depend on the public’s trust to work effectively – but this trust is declining in an age of polarisation and misinformation. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that this “malady of mistrust” is as damaging as COVID or climate change. We don’t talk much about trust – but we certainly notice when it breaks down, in corporate scandals or political coups. But in a time when many are losing faith in our most vital institutions, how can the bonds of trust be rebuilt? In Time for Trust , Terry Flew will explore these themes with leading experts on trust, from academics and journalists to community leaders, both from Australia and around the world. Professor Flew holds a prestigious Laureate Fellowship from the Australian Research Council. He’s particularly interested in “mediated trust” – that is, forms of trust and mistrust as they are expressed in and through the digital media technologie

Time for Trust is a technology podcast hosted by Prof Terry Flew, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Prof Terry Flew hosts Time for Trust, a technology show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Degrees or dysfunction? Julie Hare on the multiple crises facing Australian universities

  Aug 10, 202635 minS1

  <p>How well do you remember your uni days? Chances are, whatever picture that came to mind - the lecture theatres, campus life, the idea of a place built to protect independent thought -  is a few steps removed from the more complicated reality. </p><br><p>These days, that picture competes with leadership scandals, ballooning student debt, a model that relies on international students and a casualised workforce running on fumes. Somewhere along the way, the sector started looking less like an institution and more like an industry. </p><br><p>Julie Hare has spent her career watching that tran...

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  Episode #26

  Offline until 16? Julian Sefton-Green on UK and Australian social media age restrictions

  Jul 13, 202634 minS1

  <p>The UK has followed Australia’s lead by banning social media for under-16s. In a parting move made by the Starmer government, it’s left public opinion divided. </p><p> </p><p>We all want children to be safe online. But is this global movement a necessary stand against Big Tech, or does it ignore how the modern world works?  </p><p> </p><p>Julian Sefton-Green is a Professor of New Media and Education at Deakin University. He argues the ban is contradictory because we forbid a 15-year-old from using these apps, but expect them to log on the day t...

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  Episode #25

  Communication 2.0: Jim Macnamara on the untapped power of organisational listening

  Jun 8, 202633 minS1

  <p>Communication is a two-way street. Or at least, it’s meant to be. So why don’t organisations ever seem to really listen to us? </p><p> </p><p>Jim Macnamara, the Distinguished Professor of Public Communication at the University of Technology Sydney, is a pioneer in the field of organisation listening, and he argues it’s the critical missing piece for nearly every institution trying to build and maintain trust. He explains why it’s so beneficial, and why so many organisations don’t do it even if it’s so effective. He also outlines how two-way communication has and will c...

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  Episode #24

  Institutions, innovations and ideas: Sir Geoff Mulgan on trusting government after AI

  May 11, 202632 minS1

  <p>Why are companies racing to build dancing robots when human dancers are fighting harder than ever to earn a living? Why does it feel like technology is becoming rapidly more powerful, but so few people seem to actually gain anything from it? </p><p> </p><p>Institutions large and small are central to all democracies, and they’re anything but simple. A great institution can protect and increase knowledge across generations, but the very thing that keeps them alive can also make them stagnant.  </p><p> </p><p>Sir Geoff Mulgan knows institutions better than almost anyone. He’s Professor of Colle...

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  Episode #23

  Rethinking the risks, rights, and regulation of young people on social media

  Apr 13, 202631 minS0

  <p>As governments around the world move to restrict young people’s access to social media, a fundamental question emerges: do bans actually protect children or create new risks?  </p><p> </p><p>Growing concern about youth mental health and the power of tech companies has driven policies such as Australia’s under-16 ban, which is now being closely watched around the world. </p><p> </p><p>But the evidence remains contested. Sonia Livingstone, Director of Digital Futures for Children, argues there are limits to the ban approach. She suggests we rethink how digital environments are designed and governed so they are safer for young people.</p>...

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