… [Some] researchers compare the lure of digital stimulation less to that of drugs and alcohol than to food and sex, which are essential but counterproductive in excess.

The New York Times Science section has an in-depth article about the ups and downs of our our increasingly technological lifestyles.  Someone over there must be getting their daily dose of Juice!

Much of the story is told by following a slice of the life of Mr. Kord Campbell, a 43 year old family man, software developer, entrepreneur, and gadget user.  It’s a good read. Here it is.

[UPDATE: An earlier version of this post listed Mr. Campbell's first name as "Thomas", which is his given name]

Tags: NY Times, technology, xkcd

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