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Tech Dependence May Shrink Our Bodies and Minds

2/11/2025

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In 1025, Egypt was rocked by a slave rebellion, while William the Fat vied for the Italian crown and Boleslaw the Brave briefly held power in Poland. Fast forward to today, evolutionary geneticist Professor Mark Thomas warns that our reliance on technology could lead to shorter stature and diminished intelligence, with attractiveness shaping future relationships.

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In 1025, Egypt was rocked by a slave rebellion, while William the Fat vied for the Italian crown and Boleslaw the Brave briefly held power in Poland. Fast forward to today, evolutionary geneticist Professor Mark Thomas warns that our reliance on technology could lead to shorter stature and diminished intelligence, with attractiveness shaping future relationships.