Death risk: Lack of movement: The ignored pandemic of digitalization escalates the COVID-19 crisis
Lucas Pawlik
Technoetic Arts June 1, 2021 DOI: 10.1386/tear_00058_1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Physical activity Microdosing of psilocybin Mindfulness-based practice Neuroplastic movement practice |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Keywords | Loneliness Pandemic Tipping point physics Clinical psychology |
| Key points | Argues that integrating physical activity into daily life, combined with microdosing psilocybin and mindfulness-based practices, could counteract the escalation of physical inactivity and related diseases exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. |
Abstract
Data analysis from diverse medical fields suggests that we have reached a tipping point in the digitalization dynamic through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, leading to an escalation of physical inactivity and related diseases. The lack of prioritization of physical activity designed to intervene against obesity, diabetes, loneliness, depression, anxiety disorders and suicide risk could destabilize our current global health system beyond rehabilitation. To counteract this, the author outlines the basis for a sustainable solution to best integrate physical activity into work, daily life and education. In addition, he highlights the potential benefits of combining exercise training with microdosing of psilocybin or of active ingredient essences of psilocybin-containing mushrooms. The article also shows that the integration of mindfulness-based practice and neuroplastic movement practice is a necessity and a competitive advantage for the future.
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Citations in the library
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