Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

Rachael Brown; Robert Brooks

Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

School of Philosophy

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Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity’s companions throughout our evolutionary history. Yet, the greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? Every human on Earth with a wifi signal.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 2 Jun 2025

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