4/29/2005 12:23

A recent study commissioned by HP revealed that people who obsess about the many forms of communication available to them - e-mail, text messages, phone calls (dubbed "infomania") - have a 10-point drop in IQ. That's twice the drop caused from smoking marijuana.

According to a BBC report, the University of London psychologist who carried out the study said that unchecked infomania could reduce workers' mental sharpness.

Just think about that the next time you're at home or on vacation, twitching to check your e-mail. And remember the old PSA - 'this is your mind on [drugs].'

Maybe we can all trade a little speed of response for some rest and relaxation.

Posted by at April 29, 2005 12:23 PM

Comments

TrackBack Link