Boredom, phones and electric shocks
About this episode
Jules and Jez discuss the impact of boredom and smartphones on modern life and parenting.
Would you give yourself an electric shock to stave off boredom? Or do you never get bored anymore because you're too busy doom-scrolling? Jules and Jez chat about boredom, phones and the highs and lows of raising small humans. Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories you're obsessed with, the stuff you've missed and the things that matter. Episodes drop every Wednesday afternoon. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au
People in this episode
Hosts: Julia Baird, Jeremy Fernandez
Topics covered
- boredom
- smartphones
- parenting
- mental health
- technology
Keywords
- boredom
- electric shocks
- doom-scrolling
- parenting
- technology
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