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No, Seriously: Hooked on Gadgets

by Jordan Yerman | February 21, 2008 at 07:32 am

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Two researchers ae conducting a study on levels of tech addiciton: how things like crack- er, Blackberries, email, instant messenger, and the like afffect our non-work lives. Nada Kakabadse and Susan Bailey, who are conducting the survey (which you are welcome to take), have even discussed the efficacy of warning labels...

She says all potentially habit-forming technologies should come with advice about the risks of addiction, and tips on how to spot and stop it. Perhaps your next phone will come with a warning, like a packet of cigarettes.

Some organisations already have strict policies on email, insisting on empty inboxes, designated email-free days, or restricting email access to certain times. "This is exactly the kind of thoughtful strategy we should consider," says Kakabadse.

I found out about this article from slashdot.

Update: I just took the survey. It didn't tell me whether or not I came across as a "tech addict", as it's only collecting info. I ticked "no" a lot, which is a good sign, right? Right?

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