We’re reading less. And it’s making us stupid – podcast

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Research has consistently shown that reading has numerous cognitive benefits, including improving memory, concentration, and critical thinking skills. The decline in reading habits is particularly concerning given the increasing demands on people's attention spans in today's digital age. As a result, understanding the impact of declining literacy on cognitive abilities has become a growing area of interest among psychologists and scientists.

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We’re reading less. And it’s making us stupid – podcast

Books have never been trendier, but studies show that as more and more things compete for our frazzled attention spans, we’re reading less and less. This is a problem because reading has a wealth of cognitive benefits that we’re in danger of missing out on. To find out why declining literacy could affect everything from memory to IQ, Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample. She also hears…