We're Never Bored Anymore [MICROSODE]

About this episode

Matt Ruby discusses how smartphones have replaced boredom and contributed to collective anxiety and loneliness.

Comedian Matt Ruby delivers an exactly 150 word mini-essay on how we've replaced all boredom in our lives with endless smartphone-fueled scrolling and slop has left us collectively more anxious, depressed, and lonely. Watch on YouTube or Instagram === - Written and presented by Matt Ruby - Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay for Stereoactive Media https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/ https://stereoactivemedia.com/

People in this episode

Host: Matt Ruby

Topics covered

• boredom
• smartphones
• anxiety
• depression
• loneliness
• comedy
• society

Keywords

• boredom
• smartphone
• anxiety
• depression
• loneliness
• mini-essay
• comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stereoactive Media

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