How smartphones and AI are reshaping human bodies, minds, and social connections

Summary

This article from Scientific American's "Science Quickly" podcast explores how modern technologies—from smartphones to AI—are reshaping human bodies, habits, cognition, and social connections. The piece examines the dual nature of technology as both an expander and contractor of human horizons, questioning whether our devices truly enhance our lives or subtly diminish them. It covers the psychological and physiological impacts of constant connectivity, the shift from handwriting to digital communication, and how AI is further transforming human interaction and self-perception.