The Screen Free Life

Boredom x The Island Thought Experiment | Ep 3


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What if boredom isn’t the enemy, but the gateway? One of us embraces it, the other resists—and somewhere in between, an existential crisis about attention spans unfolds. 

Meanwhile: The psychological warfare of a blank notebook, an accidental social experiment in solo Saturdays, and a deeply unnecessary deep dive into Nickelodeon’s suspiciously aggressive detergent ads.

Listen in, then join the weekly conversation at our Substack (https://thescreenfreelife.substack.com/)—because the experiment doesn’t end here. 🏝️

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The fine print: Welcome to The Screen Free Life, where every episode is a thought experiment disguised as a podcast. You’re on a deserted island for a year—no screens, no distractions—just you, your thoughts, and one item from ‘The Box’ to help you navigate the theme of the week. Whatever you choose, you chose it for a reason. This isn’t just a game—it’s deep exploration, a little unexpected, and exactly the kind of conversation that sticks with you long after you’ve left the island.

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The Screen Free LifeBy Dionne Nicole & Safiya Robinson