Smart Phones, Dumb People

Behaviourworks Australia took to the stage during the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival for a one-off live show called ‘Smart Phones, Dumb People’.

Taking a new approach to translating science through comedy, this one hour show featured live polling of the audience, volunteer interaction on stage and a range of BWA experts explaining how our smart phones are changing our behaviours in ways we may not be aware of.

The sell-out show proved to be hugely successful, and repeat performances are being planned.

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