35. Screen Addiction? - Professor Pete Etchells

The Cluster F Theory Podcast

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35. Screen Addiction? - Professor Pete Etchells

Oct 03, 2024

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Pete Etchells is a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He researches the behavioural and wellbeing effects of playing video games, as well as metascientific issues regarding best practice in digital technology effects research. He’s written articles for various publications including New Scientist, the Guardian, the Observer, the New York Times, WIRED and the Telegraph. His most recent book, UNLOCKED, investigates the science behind our relationship with digital technology.

Pete Etchells' personal website: https://www.peteetchells.com/

Faculty page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/peter-etchells/

Twitter/X page: https://x.com/peteetchells

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteetchells/

Articles at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/pete-etchells

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The Cluster F Theory Podcast

To many of us the world, our very planet, appears to be coming apart. How can we put it back together again (and should we)? What do we salvage and what do we throw away? What goes where and why?

Each episode we speak to a philosopher, critical theorist, scientist, artist, writer or thinker about their take on the absolute 'cluster f' that’s happening around us. We don't promise to make you happier, more mindful or fitter, but you will spend some time thinking about something other than yourself.

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