r/videos • u/AdmiralSaturyn • 2d ago

The Data that Says We're Getting Stupider

https://youtu.be/clz48AOBQQM
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u/prof_the_doom 2d ago

I'm sure dumb-scrolling isn't helping, and we should probably think about ways to do something about that.

That being said, I can't help but think there's got to be more to it than just our media consumption habits.

The idea that COVID caused some sort of permanent damage is worth studying, but as the video pointed out, this started before COVID happened.

Is there a "Leaded Gasoline 2.0" out there that we should be looking for?

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_NICE_EYES 2d ago

I'm sure dumb-scrolling isn't helping, and we should probably think about ways to do something about that.

A big thing that helped me was I downloaded my library's E-book app. Now when I'm in a situation where I need to kill time I try to read a book instead of scroll reddit.