LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 288
Screens are bad.
It seems like we hear that all the time. But are they? Sure, screens can be bad. But really, the message is more like, screens are powerful. They influence us and our children in myriad ways. And that influence usually depends on how, and how much, we use them.
But don’t take my word for it. On this episode of The Plugged In Show, I’m joined by two experts: Melanie Hempe, founder of an organization called ScreenStrong, has written a book called Kids’ Brains and Screens that unpacks the underlying science of why our devices can have such a strong pull on us. Dr. Daniel Huerta is Focus on the Family’s vice president of parenting and youth. Both join me for a fascinating, and personal, discussion of the science behind screen time—and why you should take screens so seriously.
And while we’re on the subject of influence, few rock bands have influenced culture more than U2. They’ve been one of the biggest acts since their inception in the late 1970s, and frontman Bono has often talked about Christianity in his songs and interviews. With Apple TV+ releasing a version of the singer’s one-man show, Bono: Stories of Surrender, we thought it was a great opportunity to talk to our music expert Adam Holz about Bono, U2 and their secular and spiritual impact.
And, as always, we’d love for you to join the conversation. How would you rate your own engagement with screens? That of your kids? Are you a fan of U2?
Let us know on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Send us an email at [email protected]. Or leave us a voicemail at The Plugged In Show homepage.
We’ve got another great conversation queued up for you next week, too, when we talk about the power of music in movies—and give you a quick peek at Nintendo’s Switch 2. Hope you’ll join us.
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