In this episode, Christian and Laura deal with one of the most controversial Australian policy debates: the under-16 social media ban.

We agree that social platforms can be addictive and damaging for teenagers but argue the proposed ban is a blunt instrument that creates bigger downstream risks: privacy trade-offs, government overreach into parenting decisions, and the predictable “workaround economy” that pushes behaviour underground rather than improving outcomes.

We also delve into FOLLOWING YOUR INSTINCTS and not not letting yourself be talked into / out of something because of fear or stress (Including by ourselves).

We then lay out 4 THINGS YOU CAN NOT MEASURE in 2026, mindset framework built around non-measurable focus areas: separating busyness from progress, making fewer promises, filtering opinions through evidence and incentives, and a grounded approach to manifesting that’s really about clarity + daily action.

We also covered Elvira, privacy, bad policy, incentives, and all the usual fun stuff.

Key topics:

• The harm is real; the policy design is the problem.

• Blanket bans often shift behaviour underground

• Privacy costs matter: age verification can create new risks.

• "Ick” feelings should be listened to.

• Big life choices need time to separate instinct from fear.

• The busyness cycle is a trap. Touch some grass.

• Evidence beats vibes, especially when opinions provoke emotion.

• Manifesting works best as intention + action

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