Wed 10 Dec 2025. The Cost of Keeping Up with the Joneses.

All I want for Christmas is... naughty or is it nice? And are we chasing a lifestyle too expensive to resource?  Tech gadgets and smart devices come with a hefty price tag and significant social cost - whether you do or don't keep up-to-date with the latest/best/shiniest toys.  Andrew Urquhart's guests today weigh up the pros and cons of social media and cutting-edge technology in our digital world.  With commentator Tash McGill, Rhema's head of digital, Justin Smith, and Maxim researcher, Debora Spiekermann (maxim.org.nz)  Text your thoughts to 8168, keyword 'Comments', and visit www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nz  for more content. Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.