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We’re reading less. And it’s making us stupid
Books have never been trendier, but studies show that as more and more things compete for our frazzled attention spans, we’re reading less and less. This is a problem because reading has a wealth of cognitive benefits that we’re in danger of missing out on.
TL;DR
- Reading is declining despite the trendiness of books.
- This decline is attributed to increased competition for attention.
- Reading offers significant cognitive benefits that may be lost.
- Concerns exist about the impact on memory and IQ.