The National Security Podcast The future will thank us: an intergenerational approach to security
Dec 4, 2025
Afeeya Akhand, an Emerging Associate focused on South Korean foreign policy and social cohesion, joins Victoria Cooper, a Senior Analyst studying socio-political trends, to discuss intergenerational security. They explore how younger Australians view issues like AI, climate change, and digital misinformation, contrasting these with older generations' perspectives. Afeeya underscores the complexities of multicultural security while Victoria stresses the need for public trust. They emphasize the importance of bridging generational divides for a resilient future.
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Multicultural Ties Alter Security Views
- Australia's multicultural youth have transnational ties that alter security perspectives.
- Lived intercultural knowledge can strengthen regional engagement if included in policymaking.
Digital Risks Need Literacy, Not Just Bans
- AI and the digital environment create both social connection and specific harms like deepfakes and suicide prompts.
- Policy must balance protection with digital literacy rather than blanket bans.
Strengthen Media Literacy Across Ages
- Build intergenerational media literacy programs that target older cohorts as well as youth.
- Encourage diverse information diets to break algorithmic epistemic bubbles and boost cohesion.
