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On a local government front, Philp expressed strong disapproval of proposals that would extend waste collection to once a month due to resource constraints. He labeled the notion as "absolutely outrageous," highlighting the broader frustrations with recent tax increases by the Labour government juxtaposed with a decline in basic public services like waste management.
Personal Reflections and Closing Remarks
Conversations rounded off with a more personal note involving wearables technology, such as the Aura Ring, which Philp acknowledged as a useful tool for monitoring health and well-being. Despite recognizing the potential stress caused by obsessive tracking of health metrics, he conveyed an openness to technology’s role in personal health management.