Today I read about a survey which stated that 70% of UK 20-25 year olds couldn't sew on a button. Apparently a whole generation are defeated intellectually by a the workings of a needle and thread. There are even reports that many younger folks don't know where eggs come from or that butter is derived from milk from dairy cows.

I have even heard stories that young people are unaware that stars exist if taken out with of the city street light domain.

Today I even had a British Member of Parliament (MP) on the phone who appeared to be little dazed and confused about his communications setup for his office.

Whats going on? Is it an insidious downside to technology i.e. constant pointless distraction.

Apparently we now even have to warn the youngsters that drinking liquid nitrogen cocktails is a poor consumer choice.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19866191