If I Only Knew

About If I Only Knew

Join Matt and Fred as they take a deep dive into the contemporary issues of culture, society, and identity. With different generational perspectives, the duo, and their guests, offer a unique perspective on today’s societal matters. Using Fred’s psychology background and Matt’s insights into youth conversations, the pair tackle relevant, timely and engaging topics in an entertaining manner that is easy to understand and digest. Get in touch with us with suggestions or questions through our email: IIOKPOD@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not represent the views of Humanity Health Group as an organisation. Copyright: This podcast is a production of Humanity Health Group. Humanity Health Group reserves all rights in relation to the production and distribution of its content. It uses music from: https://freesound.org/people/shortiefoeva2/sounds/411081/?page=2#comment under the Creative Commons 0 License

Category

education · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2021

Latest episode

19 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Dec 2023

   Short Year End Wrap Up and Next Year's Update

   Matt brings you a very short episode today in the hubbub of the holidays to briefly tie up If I Only Knew for the year and let everyone know we'll be back next year - better than ever. Remember to follow or favourite the podcast now so we don't disappear from your recommended list over the break!

2. 

   17 Nov 2023

   The Psychology of Schadenfreude on Social Media

   This week Fred and Matt discuss the feeling of schadenfreude - deriving pleasure from other people's misfortune. This is a common feature in online content and it has a powerful ability to attract attention. Listen in if this is your first time hearing about schadenfreude, if you're interested in the psychology that produces it, or to learn more about its role in online spaces.

3. 

   2 Nov 2023

   The Ethics of Kidfluencers

   This week Fred's back on the pod! Matt follows up his last discussion about SXSW by asking for Fred's thoughts on the ethics of children's presence online. Many kids today want to create and post content online, how should parents balance this with the risks of the internet? Moreover, what responsibilities might parents have when making the first digital footprints of their children on their own social media platforms. Finally, how does the allure of the influencer lifestyle impact on what kids today want? These are important questions for young people's online footprints, so listen in to learn more.

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