When death pings: Chips with Everything podcast

Would you download an app that sends you a reminder five times a day that you're going to die? Some people are doing exactly that. This week, Jordan Erica Webber attempts to figure out why we need this kind of app, and why we're so dependent on apps in general in our day-to-day lives

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It seems as if nowadays we think there is no problem in the world that can't be fixed with an app. According to Apple, from the launch of the App Store in July 2008 up to June 2017, we've downloaded 180bn apps. These range from games to keep your mind active on the morning commute to more niche and bizarre apps.