TED Radio Hour Body Electric Part 2: When Human Met Desk
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Oct 10, 2023 Historian Laine Nooney discusses how the computer revolution changed our bodies. The importance of breaks and physical activity on productivity. Taking movement breaks every half hour decreased blood sugar levels. Sitting all day led to worse mood, but walking breaks reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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Manoush's Experiment
- Manoush Zomorodi participated in a lab study, sitting for eight hours while researchers monitored her biometrics.
- She reflects on her changing exercise habits, from intense gym sessions to regular walking.
The Madness of Desk Work
- Prolonged sitting leads to exhaustion and difficulty concentrating.
- Humans have oriented their attention and anatomy around computers.
The Charisma of Computers
- The personal computer became a charismatic object, attracting dreams and needs.
- There are limited narratives surrounding technology's history, especially computing.