Evolution Today Part II

I have been wondering about the physical issues that are, and will plague our children with the expansion of technology, and other "advancements". What will their bodies suffer as a result.

I, in my late thirties, have begun to show signs of too much computer use. My eyesight is no longer 20/20. I am near sighted and can no longer see the digital clock across the room. The doctor says its computer related. In addition, I have double carpal tunnel syndrome. I have only started using a computer in the last 15 years. Our children, have started younger. So by the time they are in the their late 30's, I wonder about how their bodies will be effected.

Kids today all of have cell phones. I know there have been studies about them causing cancer of the brain in reference to the placement of the antenna. Let say, your child has their first cell phone at the age of 10, what will 20 years of carrying this device do to your child's body? Will they even make it another 20 years if they are texting while they are driving, or walking?

The other day, while I driving home, I noted a teenage texting while she was walking. She almost walked into a car turning into the driveway. People, not just teenagers, are so immersed with this technology that they text while driving, walking and doing other things that require their attention.

I do however recall the controversy about "walk man's". Remember the Sony Walk Man? People were up in arms because several people were hit by cars because they weren't aware of what was going on around them. Man, I wanted one of those.. lol but I digress..

So I pretty much hit on the techonology aspect. What about other advancements? What are the red M&M's of our time? Sacchrin causes cancer in lab rats. Its one of the oldest sugar substitutes. I wonder about Splenda, and Aspartame though. Oh and you have to love those sugar alcohols and fat substitutes. Frankly anything that indicates "Anal Leakage" is a not worth the attempt to lose a few pounds.

Red Bull Energy drink? Really? They are kids, they should have enough energy! I heard that there was Cocaine in the drink yet I still see it on the shelves.

So will kids be sporting carpal braces with bling on them in the future? Will they come in hot colors and be a standard part of their wardrobe? Maybe a Coach ™ brace? Will more of our children need glasses by the time they are 20? These physical issues, coupled with the emotional issues they will likely suffer due to the over exposure to violence does not paint a positive picture for the future.

Lets just hope that the sociopaths of the future will be too stricken with Carpal Tunnel and Near Sightedness to do any real harm.