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Emails more damaging than cannabis
Experts warn on dangers of 'Crackberry' addiction
Iain Thomson, vnunet.com 22 Apr 2005
http://www.vnunet.com/news/1162648
Researchers at the University of London Institute of Psychiatry have
found that the constant distractions of email and texting are more
harmful to performance than cannabis.
Those distracted by incoming email, phone calls and text messages saw
a 10-point fall in their IQ, more than twice that found in studies of
the impact of smoking cannabis, according to the researchers.
Some 1,100 volunteers were used in the study, sponsored by HP. Half of
those questioned said that they reply to emails instantly or as soon
as possible, and one in five admitted to breaking off meals or social
engagements to deal with email.
This constant shifting of concentration makes the brain more tired and
less focused, and causes the temporary IQ fall-off.
Email and SMS are also making us work longer. Over 60 per cent of
those questioned answered work emails at home or when they are on
holiday.
The phenomenon of email addiction is well known, not least to users of
RIM's BlackBerry devices.
Intel president Craig Barratt and many others refer to these devices
as 'CrackBerrys' because of the obsessive email use they inspire in
their owners.
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