Take your eyes off your mobile phone, says inventor, 50 years on

[Still Waters]

The problem with mobile phones is that people look at them too much. At least, that's according to the man who invented them 50 years ago.

Martin Cooper, an American engineer dubbed the "Father of the cell phone," says the neat little device we all have in our pockets has almost boundless potential and could one day even help conquer disease.

But right now, we can be a little obsessed.

"I am devastated when I see somebody crossing the street and looking at their cell phone. They are out of their minds," the 94-year-old told AFP from his office in Del Mar, California.

"But after a few people get run over by cars, they'll figure it out," he joked.

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-03-eyes-mobile-inventor-years.html

[Tatetopa]

On 4/2/2023 at 5:32 AM, Still Waters said:

"I am devastated when I see somebody crossing the street and looking at their cell phone. They are out of their minds," the 94-year-old told AFP from his office in Del Mar, California.

And perhaps soon to be out of their bodies as well.