By the end of today, most of us will have checked our phones over 150 times; on the toilet, in the car, at the dinner table, even during sex. But, have we ever stopped to ask ourselves - is there a time and a place?
This documentary follows five real Australians who, just like us, have found themselves drawn into their screens, sometimes at the expense of common sense and self preservation.
The complex relationship we have with our phones is more than screen deep. Hear these unique perspectives on the broader issue of phone use in society.
A senior lecturer in Media and Communications at the University of Melbourne, Bjorn researches digital media and communications technologies, computer interaction and network culture in the social contexts.
Associate Professor Michael Arnold’s on-going research activities and interests lie at the intersection of digital technologies and our society and culture.
A former fashion model and TV personality, June Dally-Watkins used her notoriety as Australia’s first ‘it’ girl to establish the Southern Hemispheres first school of Deportment. Today she is the nation’s foremost etiquette coach and expert.
David leads research and studies a broad range of studies that range from assessing the limits of human multitasking ability while performing complex tasks such as driving, to studying how attentional capacities can be restored by interacting with nature.
As Lead Director of the Road Safety Department at the TAC, Samantha drives all projects, partnerships, activations and campaigns which help achieve the Victorian Governments Commission’s vision: Towards Zero.
As Head of Road Policing in Victoria, Doug Fryer works with State and Federal Governments to identify and implement new initiatives to minimise road accidents and save lives.
One of Australia’s highest profile psychologists, Michael Carr-Gregg has authored 10 books and is an expert on parenting, children, adolescents and the effect of technology on mental health.
Eva Orner is an Academy and Emmy Award winning film maker who brings cultural and political issues into the public consciousness. Her films have taken us within the walls of Guantanamo Bay (”Taxi to the Dark Side”) and Nauru and Manus Island detention centres (”Chasing Asylum”). Eva's films stimulate debate and inspire social and political action.