Research and Reason

Consent, communication and compassion

Research and Reason

Show Notes

*Content warning: this episode includes discussions related to sex and intimacy. Listener discretion is advised.

Dr Claire Meehan, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, joins our media adviser, Julianne Evans, to explore how we talk to young people about sex in the digital world. She also delves into her upcoming book on consent in the digital age, including the complexities of AI and deepfake technology.

*All opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the guest and don't represent Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland or the Faculty of Arts and Education.

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