In an always-on world, taking a break from technology is no longer a luxury—it’s becoming a necessity. From burnout to digital fatigue and revenge bedtime procrastination, our hyper-connected lives are taking a toll on our mental well-being.


We speak with John Pinto, licensed counsellor and Head of Counselling at digital mental health platform ThoughtFull. We explore what a digital detox really means in 2025, why even well-intentioned “focus modes” might not be enough, and how individuals and workplaces alike can set healthier boundaries with technology.

In an always-on world, taking a break from technology is no longer a luxury—it’s becoming a necessity. From burnout to digital fatigue and revenge bedtime procrastination, our hyper-connected lives are taking a toll on our mental well-being. We speak with John Pinto, licensed counsellor and Head of Counselling at digital mental health platform ThoughtFull. We explore what a digital detox really means in 2025, why even well-intentioned “focus modes” might not be enough, and how individuals and workplaces alike can set healthier boundaries with technology.

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.

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How does the Internet work? To be honest we don't know either. But on Tech Talk, we deconstruct the relationship between humans and technology and understand how it shapes our business and life.

Breaking Up with Your Phone: The Case for a Digital Detox

Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage are shooting off to the stars to meet their new friend Mackenzie, aka exoplanet K2-18b. Does alien life exist somewhere within Mackenzie’s deep dark eyes – erm - oceans? Or is it hopeful hyperbole in an increasingly hopeless world?



They also take a tour of Revivification, a musical exhibition that blurs the lines between automation and creativity, which uses laboratory grown stem cells of deceased composer Alvin Lucier to create an ever-morphing soundtrack. And they round it off with a tirade from Richard concerning the ills and evils of the young.

Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage are shooting off to the stars to meet their new friend Mackenzie, aka exoplanet K2-18b. Does alien life exist somewhere within Mackenzie’s deep dark eyes – erm - oceans? Or is it hopeful hyperbole in an increasingly hopeless world?They also take a tour of Revivification, a musical exhibition that blurs the lines between automation and creativity, which uses laboratory grown stem cells of deceased composer Alvin Lucier to create an ever-morphing soundtrack. And they round it off with a tirade from Richard concerning the ills and evils of the young.

MSP320. Weird Science: The Wilderness Of Space

AI is changing how ads are planned, targeted, and measured — far beyond just creating content or automating tasks. In this episode, we explore how AI is helping brands connect with people in smarter, more privacy-conscious ways, especially as the industry moves away from third-party cookies. From contextual advertising to campaign optimisation, we cover what’s working, what’s often overlooked, and where AI is taking the industry next with insights from Niall Hogan, General Manager for Asia Pacific at GumGum.

AI is changing how ads are planned, targeted, and measured — far beyond just creating content or automating tasks. In this episode, we explore how AI is helping brands connect with people in smarter, more privacy-conscious ways, especially as the industry moves away from third-party cookies. From contextual advertising to campaign optimisation, we cover what’s working, what’s often overlooked, and where AI is taking the industry next with insights from Niall Hogan, General Manager for Asia Pacific at GumGum.

Target Smarter, Not Harder

It’s a smorgasbord of sorcery in the latest Weird Science. Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage strain to hear the sound of ultrasonic waves making private communications possible in public places. 



Matt celebrates Tokyo’s attempts to make shared spaces less social. Or something. While Richard is trapped in a potentially demonic ASMR playlist, as Matt warps time with a treadmill.



This ball of confusion starts to make more sense once they get onto the subject of DNA to wonder if our source code is up for grabs to the highest bidder.

It’s a smorgasbord of sorcery in the latest Weird Science. Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage strain to hear the sound of ultrasonic waves making private communications possible in public places. Matt celebrates Tokyo’s attempts to make shared spaces less social. Or something. While Richard is trapped in a potentially demonic ASMR playlist, as Matt warps time with a treadmill.This ball of confusion starts to make more sense once they get onto the subject of DNA to wonder if our source code is up for grabs to the highest bidder.

Breaking Up with Your Phone: The Case for a Digital Detox

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