What's it like to delete all your social media? What are the social ramifications? And do you miss it? I talk to Sam about the reasons he took the decision to delete his social media. We discuss creativity, comparison, and the 2006 England football team.

If you'd like to share something about your internet diet with me, please send a message or voice note to wattsonyourscreen@gmail.com

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How can you go from living vicariously via the internet to actually experiencing life? I talk to Adam about his experiences with internet addiction and the self-help content he found helpful.

If you'd like to share something about your internet diet with me, please send a message or voice note to wattsonyourscreen@gmail.com

Links:

• The HealthyGamerGG video that the consumption vs production clips come from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2--Nhxasrew
• Adam's Youtube video: https://youtu.be/InY1cxhJldo

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How does being bilingual online change your experience of both the internet and the English language? I talk to Julia about the differences between the english-language internet and the polish-language internet, how being a directioner sharpened her language skills, and how certain phrases don't necessarily translate from screen to speech.

If you'd like to tell me about your internet diet, please follow me on instagram @mattwattsmakesdocs and send me a voice note!

CONTENT NOTE: There is a brief mention of self-harm. If you'd like to avoid it, skip the section of the podcast from 3:30 - 5:10.

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