In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux hosts Phil Akman, discussing the complexities of university research funding, education standards, and social issues like consent laws. They delve into the criticisms surrounding Australian universities, controversial research topics, education policies, and shifting societal norms in consent laws. The conversation also includes reflections on the impacts of bureaucratic spending and the effectiveness of current educational approaches. Topics Discussed; Australian university rankings decline and questionable research funding (00:00) Examples of costly, obscure research projects funded by universities (02:08) Shifts in education policy, including work bans and evidence-based instruction (08:33) The impact of reduced school weeks and teacher union demands in Victoria (10:48) The complexities and implications of evolving consent laws in Australia (13:09) Reflections on generational differences and social challenges in dating norms (15:03) Join Jeremy Cordeaux for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., streaming round the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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