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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 1H 12M

The sad reality behind the 'Are You Dead?' app

from Afternoons with Helen Farmer · host Dubai Eye 103.8

Single person and childless households are on the rise. A Chinese app called Are You Dead has gone viral. And 56% of UAE-based workers say they experience loneliness. So what’s behind the trend, and how do we counter it? Helen asks Scott Armstrong, founder of Mentl, and Wifag Adnan, Associate Professor of Economics at NYU Abu Dhabi. We also discuss a new study suggesting a link between screen use in early years and language development problems, and take your questions on the financial and legal implications on new laws for influencers in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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