Pete Etchells is a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He researches the behavioural and wellbeing effects of playing video games, as well as metascientific issues regarding best practice in digital technology effects research. He’s written articles for various publications including New Scientist, the Guardian, the Observer, the New York Times, WIRED and the Telegraph. His most recent book, UNLOCKED, investigates the science behind our relationship with digital technology. Pete Etchells' personal website: https://www.peteetchells.com/ Faculty page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/peter-etchells/ Twitter/X page: https://x.com/peteetchells Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteetchells/ Articles at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/pete-etchells This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theclusterftheory.substack.com