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> epidemic of passive entertainment that make people dumber I'd be interested in hearing some evidence about this.

• misterprime 7y ago
  I've been listening to podcasts for about 12+ years. I doubt their effect is much different than reading magazines. There are so many to choose from that certainly the selection makes a significant difference in the outcome. Certainly you can select dribble that simply enables you to parrot an opinion, but you can also select engaging shows that promote critical thinking and/or expand your knowledge of the world, business, and chosen skills.