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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 23 MIN

The app that wants to know if you're alive

from Round Table China

The Soapbox: office gossip / Why would someone pay for an app that demands they prove they are alive every single morning? This viral trend has captivated millions, but is it a symptom of our need for constant digital validation, or could there be an unexpectedly positive driver behind its popularity (15:12)? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

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