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Quite the opposite, it was shown that reading improves memory and cognitive abilities for children [1] and older adults [2]. [1] https://www.cam.ac.uk/research
by dig1 1y ago
Quite the opposite, it was shown that reading improves memory and cognitive abilities for children [1] and older adults [2].
[1] https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/reading-for-pleasure-early-in-childhood-linked-to-better-cognitive-performance-and-mental-wellbeing https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/reading-for-pleasure-ear...
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8482376 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8482376
- readthenotes1 1y agoHow does that compare to the population of people who memorize the Old testament or the Quran? I remember hearing that the entire epics of the Iliad and the Odyssey we're all done via memorization and only spoken... How do you think those poets memories compared to a child who reads it Bob the builder books?
- rokkamokka 1y agoI watched so many reruns of Community I could recite the episodes by heart. I don't think that made the rest of my memory any better.