Stationery Adjacent Episode 213 - Supercomputers or phones, as some call them
Dec 10, 2025
The hosts dive into the fascinating transformation of mobile phones into supercomputers that juggle memes and daily tasks. Wearable AI gamifies fitness tracking, while chaotic courier deliveries spark amusing rants. They explore the excitement of new phones and their tactile allure, debate Android's data practices, and ponder Apple's leadership changes. A lively chat about pencil preferences leads to discussions on music mixes in popular shows. Concluding thoughts reveal how our smartphone use significantly shapes our lives, blending utility with potential distraction.
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Parcel Delivery Chaos
- Stu described chaotic parcel deliveries where lockers aren't used and messages contradict each other.
- He stopped collecting because couriers sent conflicting notifications and failed to communicate location changes.
Concert Fatigue Realization
- Justin and his wife left a country concert early after buying earplugs and feeling exhausted.
- He realized he's getting too old for long shows and felt ruined the next day from the long event.
Choose Phone Vendor Deliberately
- Stu chose a Samsung phone to avoid Google's deep data profiling and appreciated hardware features like a stylus.
- He recommended considering vendors and OS differences rather than assuming all Androids behave identically.
