New Ways is a show that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world.
Hosted by AMR founder Russell Baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of changemakers, who reveal how they are building a better tomorrow, today.
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Big 2026 Predictions, Year in Review and the Future of the Show
Last year, I made some wild (and mild) predictions about ‘AI’, social media bans, digital sustainability and more. Twelve months later, it’s time to revisit those predictions to see what came true… and what didn’t.
Plus, I’ll share my predictions for the year ahead, including:
will OpenAI make it?
is the ‘AI’ bubble about to pop?
what’s the future of social media?
We also take a look back at the year that was, including the tough lessons learned and what’s in store for AMR & New Ways in 2026.
» Video: Australia’s Social Media Ban Impacts Everyone (Not Just Kids): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gxmp2pHZ2w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gxmp2pHZ2w)
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New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.
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15 Dec 2025
Australia’s Social Media Ban Impacts Everyone (Not Just Kids)
Are you someone that regularly uses the internet?
Then you’re probably going to want to pay attention to the Australian government’s social media ban that just went into effect, because even if you don’t live in Australia, this will likely impact how you use the internet, no matter where you live... or what age you are.
This is all happening under the pretense of “saving the kids”, when really, it's about mass surveillance, censorship, and making the internet worse for everyone.
Let's unpack:
where this ban came from
why it’s likely *not* going to work
unintended (or intentional) side effects
what governments should be doing instead
how this social media ban impacts everyone
Grab your ID, upload a face scan, enter your personal information and enjoy this week's monologue!
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About New Ways:
New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.
» All our stuff: https://amodernremedy.com (https://amodernremedy.com/)
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9 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
How to Be an Effective Social Media Activist, with Johnny Oberg | #24
Johnny Oberg’s been absolutely crushing it on socials.
His messages of animal activism have been seen over five hundred million times, and he’s amassed a highly connected and engaged community of over three hundred thousand followers and counting. Following that huge momentum, this year he’s been traveling the world, giving talks on the power of mastering your message and making a difference through social media activism. Whilst Johnny is an animal advocate, the insights he’s supplying are universal to all forms of online activism. So, whether you’re interested in climate change, social change, or just creating change in general, there is lots to learn from today’s conversation.
Johnny and I get into
how to effectively use social media as an activist
why he favours a multi-platform approach
the power of accumulated impact
government social media bans
and much more.
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About New Ways:
New Ways is a show from A Modern Remedy that explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. Hosted by Russell baker, each episode features authentic conversations with a diverse cast of change makers, who reveal how they are helping to build a better tomorrow, today.
» All our stuff: https://amodernremedy.com (https://amodernremedy.com)
» Watch more episodes: https://youtube.com/@amodernremedy (https://youtube.com/@amodernremedy)
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Big 2026 Predictions, Year in Review and the Future of the Show
Published 14 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So, after living through the pretty turbulent year that was 2025, here's where I see things heading in 2026. Let's open the account with a mild prediction. This one has to do with the ongoing tech lash that's been brewing for some time. I don't think we're headed to a full -on open revolt against big tech just yet, but the winds of change are definitely flowing. There's specifically focus on social media. It's no secret that these platforms have been degrading for some time. That, along with the increasing AI sloppification, politicized app store bans, and identity verification policies have left people feeling a little bit done with social media. […]
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