I suppose whether screen strain is a “disability” versus a “sensitivity” may depend on the severity for each individual case. Based on my overall research, I do not consider strain-inducing screens a neutral technology that a few unfortunate people find harmful. Rather, I tend to see the screens as inherently harmful in their design and/or manufacturing (flicker, spectrum, or other factors), and it is those who are on the margin due to health issues or other characteristics who are affected enough to detect and report their symptoms. And yes, I believe we should bring all the pressure we can, to include public awareness, regulatory, legal, and the purse strings, to motivate these companies to design and manufacture healthier products. Granted, not everyone has the same sensitivities, but this is my overall perception of the issues.
AshX Shall I resign myself to living in a cabin the woods? Should I forsake technology and move to the mountains of Tibet?
Perhaps this was intended facetiously, but I do ponder whether a lifestyle with substantially reduced technology use is the most straightforward answer for some of us. Clearly, technology brings many benefits, which I imagine are substantial in an industry such as music production (your industry, I believe). On the other hand, much of modern technology (especially electronic) seems to exist for its own sake, or to provide solutions in search of a problem. Or the problem being solved is minimal, or a robust mechanical solution already existed. I am thinking of examples like smart homes, modern vehicles, the internet of things, etc. I am very guilty of experimenting with new technologies for the novelty of them, but ultimately they provided little utility when compared to the maintenance burden they introduced (and potential health impacts).
I forget who it was, but a gentleman was interviewed on YouTube by a few people after going screen-free for about 60 days (IIRC), and he was able to cite numerous health benefits as well as an overall improved mental outlook, increased concentration, etc. Then there are whole communities, such as the Amish, who reject certain technologies entirely (electricity specifically, I believe).
As with anything, I think the likely answer lies in balancing the tradeoffs of risk versus rewards. But at the end of the day, if our goal is to serve God, for mankind to flourish, and for everyone to live meaningful and fulfilling lives, I believe we should seriously ponder whether these technologies actually enrich our lives and advance us toward these goals, or are in fact barriers.