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Are people getting dumber? Are smartphones to blame?

By Filings on Mon, 08/10/26
Society & Culture
Intelligence
Smart Phones
Technology
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“New research shows conclusively that IQ scores have been declining in recent years…. This decline began well before AI was commonly available and prior to the pandemic. But it aligns with the time smartphone use began to rise.” - Denison

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