The State of Social Cohesion in Australia

The podcast addresses the increasing discussion around social cohesion in Australia, highlighted by the assertion that Australia is breaking. This concept, though abstract, points to a growing concern about societal fragmentation amidst rising tensions from various global issues. Comparisons are drawn with the social unrest in countries like the UK and the USA, where extreme dissent has emerged from mid-level crises such as misinformation, political contestation, and culture wars. The hosts challenge the narrative of Australian disunity by emphasizing that, despite flaws, many institutions still function, suggesting that the perception of a broken society may be overstated when viewed against global turmoil.