Conquering the Coast: A Story of Human Triumph and Humbling Reality

In this special rebroadcast, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham interview Dr. Nick Osbaldiston, a Professor of Sociology at James Cook University, about the significance of the coastline in human culture and its impact on our perception of danger. The episode explores why the decision to reopen beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a hot topic and how our relationship with the shoreline has evolved over time.