The Beta Blueprint

Nic Seton has always been passionate about the environment, but he says his concern for the future didn't really sink in until he had kids. His climate activism has ranged from organising major media stunts to giving talks at schools, and he believes parents are an underestimated force when it comes to driving political change.

Sean Szeps is a prominent figure in the online parenting space, yet you won't see his family in his posts. In a time, where social platforms are increasingly dominating the media landscape, Sean discusses how he makes a living online while protecting the privacy of his children.

Verity Tuck and Mike Fraser have developed an AI assistant for parents. They're early adopters of emerging technologies but warn they don't come without risks. In this episode, they discuss how they're using AI to make parenting easier, as well as how they plan to introduce their children to technology.

The first of January, 2025. Delighted parents welcomed new babies into the world. Not only were their children the firstborn of the year, they were also the first of a new generation. But why do generations even exist? And are they helpful? I’m Sophie Bennett and this is the Beta Blueprint. In this episode, I’ll be speaking with social researcher Mark McCrindle to answer those questions. He coined the terms for the newest generations Alpha and Beta.

The year 2025 marks the start of a new generation. Incoming Generation Beta is expected to grow up in a world marked by technological and environmental change. But what about the parents set with the task of raising them? The Beta Blueprint is a series of conversations exploring the unique challenges of raising the next generation. From digital dilemmas to discussing climate change, this SBS News series explores how parents are navigating raising children in a rapidly evolving world.