Experts are concerned about high levels of screen time shrinking our brains, leading to an increase in early-onset dementia in young people.

Cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Mark Williams, has travelled the world publicising this concern, and he joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive to discuss his findings.

Experts are concerned about high levels of screen time shrinking our brains, leading to an increase in early-onset dementia in young people.
Cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Mark Williams, has travelled the world publicising this concern, and he joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive to discuss his findings.

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Earlier this month, Police Minister Dan Purdie moved to outlaw the three-strike policy, cracking down on what they call a gateway to addiction and criminal offending.

The changes would mean only first-time offenders would be referred to a drug diversion program, while further offending would incur fines or criminal charges.

Richard French joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive to discuss the proposal. 

 

Earlier this month, Police Minister Dan Purdie moved to outlaw the three-strike policy, cracking down on what they call a gateway to addiction and criminal offending.
The changes would mean only first-time offenders would be referred to a drug diversion program, while further offending would incur fines or criminal charges.
Richard French joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive to discuss the proposal.&nbsp;
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