Now we all are familiar with the effects of texting while driving, but get ready for a new epidemic, that is Texting while Walking. Yeah, it seems sillier but equally dangerous.
Now the current situation worldwide is very bitter, as studies have started on this related topic. There are many a reports of concussions, sprained ankles and broken appendages, not to mention the countless number of people who hurt nothing but their pride by walking into a parked car.
Of course, its a very large trend, of which walking while texting is but a small part. It goes by many names: multitasking, information overload, a Gizmodo weekday writer's normal schedule. Whatever you call it, neuroscientists, cognitive researchers and other professionals are now actively studying its impact on our gray matter. So far, it's bad. Basically, talking on a cellphone takes up so much of our attention it's overwhelming ever-important things like, say, our survival instincts. Yes, say researchers, that conversation with your bro about the next Android OS is higher on the pecking order than keeping an eye out for that oncoming train or approaching light pole.
Number of people were interviewed about this topic and not happy to tell you that while walking, they were flirting or talking with their significant other at the time they got into an accident. So better start thinking, whether this texting thing is really a boon to us. Or no.
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