• Question: Do you think humans are going upwards or downwards because of the various technology around these days? Because I read an article and it said that the average human posture is getting worse because all the iPads and IPhones etc.

    Asked by DavidMul04 to Annette, Dave, Jaine, Julio on 16 Nov 2016.
    • Photo: Jaine Blayney

      Jaine Blayney answered on 16 Nov 2016:

      And larger thumbs! I realise myself that it effects my learning. I go to Google for short-term knowledge. I’m finding that it doesn’t ‘stay’ as much as book-based or example-based learning. It feels as if knowledge is disposable. So we’ll all have larger thumbs and a humped back in a couple of generations!

    • Photo: Annette Neill

      Annette Neill answered on 17 Nov 2016:

      Oh you’ve hit on a bug bear of mine! I fear the reliance on phones alone for the younger generation will breed arthritic, creaky humans who are unable to raise their heads above a certain level! I love the advent of technology because it has created a world of information for all to access. The postural problems that it brings are ones I foresee unless we limit the use. On a more positive note, though, I think there are many initiatives in Ireland trying to combat the sedentary lifestyle that technology can induce.

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