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I suspect that (some types of) plastics are going to be a big contributer to some of these problems. They contain a number of endocrine disrupting chemicals, an
by MrVandemar 4y ago
I suspect that (some types of) plastics are going to be a big contributer to some of these problems. They contain a number of endocrine disrupting chemicals, and we're typing on them, mousing with them, steering our cars with them, walking on them (most carpet is plastic these days), wearing them, eating off them, drinking from them, washing outselves with them ...
But yeah, the time-lag is a real problem, and coupled with lack of regulation with these technologies and novel compounds that are often introduced into our lives with little or no testing. Very much a "better to seek forgiveness than seek permission" scenario, except in an irresponsible and reckless way that's focused on profit, not safety.
- xattt 4y ago> They contain a number of endocrine disrupting chemicals … Tangential, but I worry about the oleophobic materials used on touchscreen glass panels.
- datatrashfire 4y agoAlso keyboards, clothing and furniture.
- lrem 4y agoAnecdotal: even before the great oleophobic coatings we have now, a family member managed to be allergic to touch surfaces. That seemed to include both smartphones and laptop touchpads. Made her skin flake, obviously extremely disturbing when that happens on the tips of your most agile fingers.
- reustle 4y agoFor the first time in my life, I think I finally see the appeal of wooden keycaps.
- lightedman 4y agoStone, for that extra-clackety tone to my Model M!
- haliskerbas 4y agoCan finally justify that four figure keyboard build!
- numpad0 4y agoBut not lubricated builds!
- hanniabu 4y agoSealed with unknown resins