This document discusses how technological advancement may be occurring faster than human psychological evolution can adapt. It suggests we may reach a point called the singularity by 2050 where human existence will be irreversibly altered. It also notes rising rates of autism, ADHD, tourette's syndrome, and migraines which some theorize could be linked to constant sensory bombardment from technologies. More research is needed to understand how fast-paced technologies may be affecting brain development and our ability to process high levels of information.

2. Sensory Overload: Technological Advancement too Fast for Psychological Evolution By: Danny Gallegos

3. Man Vs. Time (The Future - Post Human Futures, 2010)

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5. We are now living in a period where at least one scientist theorizes an event known as “the singularity” will occur in 2050, less than 50 years from now. The singularity is an event where the speed of technological advancement will be so fast and far reaching that human existence will be irreversibly altered, we will combine our brain power with computer power in order to think, reason and communicate (Kurzweil, 2006)

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10. Diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder at the age of five nearly tripled between 1992 and 1999 and tourette syndrome has more than doubled between the 1990 and 1995 period (Randerson, 2007)

12. MIGRAINES ARE ANOTHER SENSORY STIMULI AILMENT ON THE RISE The Mayo Clinic lists as one of the primary causes for migraines with aura bright lights, sun glare and loud sounds unusual smells, including pleasant scents, such as perfume, and unpleasant odors, such as paint thinner and secondhand smoke (Migraine: Causes, 2009) Study shows that people aged 20-50 years are more prone to migraines now than in the mid 1990s (Linde, Stover, Zwart, Hagen, 2011)

14. Diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder at the age of five nearly tripled between 1992 and 1999 and tourette syndrome has more than doubled between the 1990 and 1995 period (Randerson, 2007)Study shows that people aged 20-50 years are more prone to migraines now than in the mid 1990s (Linde, Stover, Zwart, Hagen, 2011)

15. Conclusioncontinued Comprehensive studies should be conducted to examine a possible connection between technology and its effects on our brain developments. Research to understand the effects of high speed travel, fluorescent lights, video games, and other sensory stimulation technologies and the manner in which our brains process that constant bombardment of information The need to understand the affects that technology is having on our brains is imperative if we wish to continue to develop new technology and survive at the same time.

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