‘Second Life’ Looks at Parenting in an App-Obsessed World
May 23, 2025•58 min
Episode description
When New York Times critic Amanda Hess was told her baby had a rare genetic condition, her first instinct was to “Google [her] way out of it.” But instead of comfort, she found anxiety – a feeling that would come to define her journey into parenthood. We talk to Hess about how technology, including fertility apps and high-end gadgets, are reshaping parenthood. Her new book is “Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age.”
Guests:
Amanda Hess, culture critic covering the internet and pop culture, New York Times
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast