Gen Z is now officially the only generation to measure lower than their predecessors in intelligence. A neuroscientist says this is because short videos and summarised texts are being increasingly relied on, but this is not how the human brain works.
  • SailorFuzz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 days ago

    But they did?

    Growing up all I heard was “wahh millenials, theyre so dumb because computer and calculators. Millennials aren’t as skilled as parents because soft and indoor office jobs. Millennials can’t fix/handyman things cuz lazy/consumerism”

    • Pratai@piefed.caOPEnglish
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      10 days ago

      Right. You heard people whining about dumb shit. This isn’t the same. This is a study done with factual results.

      • SailorFuzz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        10 days ago

        Yea, that’s what they said about their takes too…

        W/e man, take the bait. Do the artificial generational division bs. Around and around we go. Its totally different this time… totally