It'll probably end up being far more devastating than lead. At this rate of growth, within decades the average adult will accumulate a few % of their body weight in plastic.

[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately you're more then likely correct. Lead exposure/ingestion is devastating (and so might be plastic ingestion as well)

A few effects (not a exhaustive list)

Behavioral problems, Developmental delays, Brain and nervous system damage, Learning disorders, Loss of self-control, and shortened attention span

[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Gotta keep the masses down somehow

[–] CommanderCloon@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 months ago

Spoon brained civilization