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To the Point

How Technology Distraction Kills

Drivers tell pollsters they know it’s too dangerous to text while they’re at the wheel, but about one third admit they do it anyway. Now there’s persuasive evidence that we don’t have as much choice as we tell ourselves.

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By Warren Olney • Sep 29, 2014 • 1 min read

Drivers tell pollsters they know it’s too dangerous to text while they’re at the wheel, but about one third admit they do it anyway. Now there’s persuasive evidence that we don’t have as much choice as we tell ourselves. Matt Richtel reports for the New York Times, where he writes about the intersection of technology, neuroscience and public policy. He’s author of a new book called A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    KCRW

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    Matt Richtel

    Technology Reporter, New York Times

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    David Greenfield

    Center for Internet and Technology Addiction

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    Cathy Davidson

    City University of New York

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