Larissa Hjorth is a prominent figure in the study of digital culture, specifically known for her work on how mobile media and gaming intersect with our everyday lives and social relationships. She is a Distinguished Professor at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

Larissa spoke to John about how seeing violence online can effect your mental health after having spoken extensively on this topic, specifically focusing on the concept of "affective witnessing." In a series of interviews and articles released in early February 2026, she argues that our mobile phones have become intimate portals that collapse the distance between us and global tragedies.

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