Is anything off-limits in public debate?
Aug 13, 2025•36 min
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Summary
This episode delves into the complex ethics of public debate and platforming controversial views, particularly focusing on discussions around masculinity and the dangers of 'rage bait' in media. It also critically examines the Productivity Commission's proposal to allow AI models to train on creative works for free, raising concerns about copyright, artist compensation, and the value of human creation. The episode concludes with lighthearted segments on listener-shared joys and a surprising study on dancing cockatoos.Episode description
Jules and Jez love a good debate, but can you debate anything? Is a debate featuring sexist or fascist views a good idea? Or does it just give airtime to offensive opinions?
And will a robot write the next book you read? The Productivity Commission has been looking at AI and it could have big implications for how copyright is controlled.
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