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> People with an Internet- connected screen appear to have a short attention span because they have instant access to a multitude of things that they're interes
by forgetfreeman 2y ago
> People with an Internet- connected screen appear to have a short attention span because they have instant access to a multitude of things that they're interested in, competing for their attention with whatever you want them to be focusing on.
This is incorrect. There have been repeated studies that show a distinct decline in individuals ability to consume and process long-form text. Folks brains are literally remodeling towards ADHD-like behaviors.
- kazinator 2y agoBut that's more like a developmental situation in the individual having to do with their education. I would expect, say, individuals not going to school past grade two showing a declined ability to multiply 12 by 11. People's handling of long form text may be off from several decades ago, but it's still better than their illiterate ancestors 500 years ago.
- forgetfreeman 2y agoIt has literally nothing to do with education. It's the brain's own neuroplasticity responding to overstimulation: https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2024/05/30/what-excessive-screen-time-does-to-the-adult-brain/ https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2024/05/30/what-exc...