The ethics of smartphones
Short & Curly
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4.6 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 31 March 2021
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
When Molly got her first smartphone, she was so excited she couldn’t stop staring at her screen and she walked into a power pole. Carl is not so convinced by this flashy and very useful technology.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an ABC podcast. |
| 0:06.0 | Ah, beautiful, peaceful nature. |
| 0:09.0 | The serenity. |
| 0:11.0 | No distractions. |
| 0:13.0 | Just the great outdoors. |
| 0:16.0 | And the perfect camping trip |
| 0:18.0 | with my perfect friend, Molly. |
| 0:20.0 | My perfect friend, Molly. |
| 0:24.0 | Ah? |
| 0:25.0 | Soz, babe. |
| 0:26.0 | I was just texting. |
| 0:27.0 | What's what that was happening? |
| 0:28.0 | Molly, come on. |
| 0:29.0 | You invited me on this camping trip. |
| 0:31.0 | Let's switch off and appreciate nature. |
| 0:33.0 | Put that phone down. |
| 0:35.0 | Ah, this isn't just a phone. |
| 0:38.0 | It's my smart pocket pro. |
| 0:39.0 | One of the best smartphones ever made. |
| 0:42.0 | Sure, but can't we just enjoy the serenity? |
| 0:44.0 | Really engage with one another? |
| 0:46.0 | You know, have a real life. |
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