Curves are in!

Nope, I am not writing about my fitness goals, the curves that are in aren't mine. The concave screens coming to TVs now and smartphones soon are the curves that are in. The fledgling field of neuroasthetics, understanding the neurological basis for our appreciation of beauty, has compiled data from a bunch of MRIs and has determined that a majority of people favor curves when asked to rate beauty. Curved contours stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain (and angles activate areas that detect threats) so it is no surprise that electronics industry analysts predict sales of curved screen TVs will grow from 800,000 units this year to more than 6 million by 2017. There are some tangible benefits to having a curvy screen. The concave shape allows the screen to be dimmer and save battery life because the shape reflects less light. On a TV the curve also provides the illusion that immerses the viewer in the action. Flexibility in phone screens might put a dent in the number of cracked screens accumulated by my grandkids seem that require regular replacement. That might be the best benefit of all.