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Are Life Hacks Solving 'Problems' We Don't Actually Have?

The Quicky

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There's nothing like the allure of simplifying your life with a little hack.

The internet is filled with life hacks, mum hacks, laundry hacks, sleep hacks and, of course, food hacks.

But are these tips and tricks actually making life easier? Or are we solving problems that never really existed? 

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Host: Grace Rouvray

With thanks to: 

Stacey Hicks, Deputy Editor at mamamia.com.au 

Carly Dober, Psychologist and Director of Australian Director of Psychologists 

Geoff Webb

Producer: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer:
Jacob Round

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Are Life Hacks Solving 'Problems' We Don't Actually Have?

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