In this follow-up video debrief, the 'Moral Dimensions' editors Ben and Mark sit down with Helen, the Sonic Conclusion producer and academic co-collaborator, to discuss the core questions: What does the future hold for academic knowledge production? How do we harvest academic diversity? And why is our voice such a powerful tool in all of this?

Recorded and produced at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, on land under the traditional custodianship of the Wallumattagal clan of the Dharug Nation. Copyright: Helen Wolfenden, Ben Nickl, Mark Rolfe

For any questions about this video or to reach out, address your email correspondence to helen.wolfenden@mq.edu.au

Listen to an Experiment in Academic Innovation: Sonic Conclusion for the Essay Collection "Moral Dimensions of Humour"

"Why humour? Why AI? And what is a sonic conclusion?" (a sound alternative to written scholarship by Helen Wolfenden from Macquarie University, Jacob Craig and Benjamin Nickl from The University of Sydney & Mark Rolfe from The University of New South Wales)

A bit of context for the listener: We, the editors of "Moral Dimensions of Humour", present a unique audio experience instead of the traditional format most books offer for their concluding sections. Our decision for audio stems from its visceral impact, offering a sensory journey akin to humour itself. The conclusion's deliberate construction here as a mix between audio-play and podcast interview reflects humour's constructed nature and its intersection with morality, echoing throughout human culture. From political satire to online meme-activism, humour can be a potent tool for social commentary, revealing complexities in our world. Join us in this new experimental space and listen to uncover the multifaceted nature of humour and its profound impact on society!

If you want to know more, you can find the rest of the book free to download at Tampere University Press: https://edition.fi/tup/catalog/book/moral-dimensions-of-humour