Episode Details

A coffee shop called Grounded shut down early during a nationwide emergency alert test—not to enforce phone silence, but to avoid the whole situation altogether. Initially asking patrons to turn off their devices over fears of “harmful frequencies” from AusAlert, they quickly pivoted after backlash, opting instead to close for the day and enjoy nature. The episode explores the clash between tech anxiety, public safety, and personal privacy—and how one cafe’s quirky decision sparked a national conversation about the future of emergency alerts and our relationship with smartphones.

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