Are phone addicts the new drunk drivers? A new study says yes, they are. For many in today’s always-on society, connectivity is imperative—for work, for social networking, for keeping up on current events, and for entertainment. Unfortunately, while this very connectivity can lead to greater productivity and collaboration, it can also have negative consequences, ranging from social isolation and physical inactivity to offering too much distraction in the midst of other tasks, such as driving. As more people are expected to flood city centers as part of urbanization, could this problem get even worse before it gets better?
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