Last week, someone mentioned that people who grew up with the internet seemed emotionally stunted, and asked about whether TV did something similar. Autism has been linked to excessive screen use, and dramatically increased in frequency at about the same time colour TV was introduced.

1) Is it possible then that part of what causes autism is brain damage induced by exposure to screens? If this is the case, do you think the effects are permanent, or could reducing screen time help to alleviate some of the symptoms?

2) What steps do you take to avoid getting lost in the internet?