The Texts That Kill Us

Cell phones and their use has swept over the world in a frenzy of buying and selling the likes of which we have probably never seen before. When Apple talks about selling hundreds of thousands of phones and the pressure is on for every executive to have a brand presence on this digital genie, we know it’s taken hold

of us. Some, apparently seeking yet another form of addiction, have suggested it is a new addiction. I would beg to differ, but I’m not inclined to elaborate on it. You give it some thought because it’s good for the growth of neurons in your brain and will benefit you. How many brands are there and how much time do we spend on cell use each year? You’ve got to use up all that usage time, don’t you? Another good question to research.

One bit of research that would be extremely helpful to all of us would be just how many people disobey the laws regarding cell use, or texting, and driving. I live in a state where you can get a ticket for use of a cell while driving. But it’s unclear if

you can still get a ticket for hands-free cell use. Remember, you don’t need to use your hands to have your attention distracted and to become, in essence, a danger on the roads. As much as you might wish to believe that you CAN divide your brain into the mechanics of driving and the cognition required to form sensible responses on a cell, you just can’t. Go ahead, prove the neuroscientists wrong if you’d like.

Head over to the Centers for Disease Control and you’ll find that: