Are We Getting Dumber?

Are We Getting Dumber?

Global test scores suggest smartphones, social media, and AI are eroding reading ability and attention — and schools must respond.

We are getting dumber | Con-Current Events

A few months ago, popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat started a second YouTube channel where he uploaded unpolished vlogs, far different from his usual funny, light-hearted content. His most viewed video focused on his dedication to a new goal: taking a few minutes out of his day to read books out loud to improve his articulation. The 24-year-old began with the famous self-help book “Atomic Habits.” As he read, he frequently paused to look up word…