South Korean industrial designer Paeng Min-wook showcases a robotic eye, called "The Third Eye", on his forehead as he uses his mobile phone while walking on street, in Seoul. Photo: REUTERS
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S Korean designer creates 'Third Eye' for 'smartphone zombies'

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There should be a rule that prohibits walking and holding a phone. Just like driving rules.

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There should be a rule that prohibits walking and holding a phone. Just like driving rules.

I'm against such a rule, but people should be responsible for any damage the cause.

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Where's the Police version with flashing lights and siren?...

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Hahaha! Well done Paeng

@ Reckless...did you miss the last paragraph?

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There should be a rule that prohibits walking and holding a phone. Just like driving rules.

Interestingly, as far as i recall for alot of streets in Seoul it is, they have markings on the ground "no phone and walking" as the no smoking signs here.

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Agree Fuji. Lots of people walking around, lost in their virtual world.

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Might as well tag "loser" on your head while you're at it.

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this inventor is an idiot! who ever buys this is moronic invention is more idiot than he is.

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@Cath A Bautista

How about taking the time to read the article before commenting?

"Paeng said The Third Eye was meant as a warning, not a real solution for smartphone addicts who won't pay attention to where they are going.

“By presenting this satirical solution, I hope people would recognize the severity of their gadget addiction and look back at themselves,” he said."

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Um, two eyes - one for phone one for physical environment- should be all that are required

I suppose ‘man is not a chameleon’.

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I am bumping into these Keitai zombies all day.

And if they aren’t looking at it, they’ve perpetually holding it in their hands - pathetic really.

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A South Korean industrial designer has come up with a satirical solution for "smartphone zombies"

Not really satirical. We really need to give this to all these smartphone zombies here.

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Makes me think of the band "Third Eye Blind".

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