LOG OFF & Listen Up

In this episode we welcome Five and Go! founder Spencer Rudey and actress Ailise Beales to discuss what inspired them to create an app designed to improve mental health by encouraging real-world interactions and meaningful connections. From its initial conception all the way through a successful launch, this episode highlights how the app's mission can serve as an invaluable tool following the...

It’s rare that cultures as distinct as agribusiness and web development intertwine, but that’s exactly what happened in San Mateo, California. Margaret Fotinos, an innovative vintner in Silicon Valley, is the mind behind Forget-Me-Knit. Margaret offers insights into the creative process behind Forget-Me-Knit, exploring how this project serves as a tool for the cultivation of digital well-being ami...

In this enlightening episode of LOG OFF and Listen Up, we welcome Robert Greenfield, a high school teacher with a passion for educating the next generation about the history and impact of social media and the internet. Robert offers a unique perspective on how digital landscapes shape student learning, engagement, and social behavior. Through a deep dive into the mechanisms that govern social medi...

School is back in session, and according to a 2023 United Nations report, one in four countries have banned or restricted the use of mobile phones in schools. Cyberbullying, in-class distractions, and a youth mental health crisis are among some of the top concerns of educators around the world. But does banning smartphones actually work? Are there solutions that are less contentious? What philosop...

There’s a saying that it’s easier to poke holes in an idea than to think of ways to fill them, and this couldn’t be more true of the social media landscape today. Amid a youth mental health crisis and profound threats to democracy, social media isn’t simply going to go away. Bastian Purrer, founder of BetterSocial and humanID , believes that we need to build something better.  For the better part...

You might be wondering how a bedroom project can transform into a movement that has been recognized internationally. Emma Lembke and Clara Wasserman, two of the architects behind the LOG OFF Movement join the show to share their personal experiences as co-founders of the movement, introduce the issues that the movement will be taking on over the coming months, and offer advice for young people who...

LOG OFF and Listen Up returns in September 2023.