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Slightly More Fun Than Doomscrolling

Matthew Dickinson
Slightly More Fun Than Doomscrolling
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3 episodes

  • Phantom Obligations and Global Shift

    18/03/2026 | 9 mins.
    Well, since we last connected, the world has changed.
    Not just in the space of AI, but global affairs, technologies, and a whole heap of the usual suspects like global warming, cost of living, etc.
    This episode goes deep into 5 things that caught my eye - from phantom obligations to cultural imagery for different topics.
    If you're keen to grab these in email form, rather than audio then head to https://slightlymorefunthandoomscrolling.com/
    Otherwise, enjoy.
  • Are We The World's Tech Testbed?

    26/03/2025 | 8 mins.
    Why do tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta treat Aotearoa New Zealand like their personal beta testing lab?
    I've been putting down my thoughts to see if I can get to the bottom of it.
    Listen along and follow my tech trail.
  • Just Why Does New Zealand Have So Many Undersea Cables?

    27/02/2025 | 8 mins.
    You’re scrolling on your phone in New Zealand, watching videos, sending emails, maybe even streaming this very podcast. But have you ever stopped to wonder—how does the internet actually get to us?

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    Welcome to Slightly More Fun than Doomscrolling, the podcast where we dive into the cool, quirky, and unexpected stories that will make you think a little differently.
    Part of the TwoScoops Network, proudly crafted in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Slightly More Fun than Doomscrolling. The podcast where we dive into the cool, quirky, and unexpected stories that will make you think a little differently.
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