Lego reveals ‘smart brick’ - are we depriving ourselves of simple joys?

Lego has “reinvented” the brick and is set to release its new line of ‘smart’ toys.The new Lego Smart Play System includes smart bricks with responsive lights, a color-recognition scanner to sense its surroundings, can play almost any sound, and can detect the way it is twisted, turned and tapped during play.Lego says this tech will react to how kids play, and then “play back” to help kids bring their stories to life.But, are we depriving our children of the simple joys of Lego, and what role will smart technology have in toys in the future?Joining Seán to give her views is Toy Expert and Founder of Jiminy Eco Toys, Sharon Keilthy…