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The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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The Impact of Technology on Literacy and Intelligence

This chapter explores the worrying decline in literacy and numeracy among teenagers and adults, linking it to the widespread use of smartphones. The conversation highlights how technology affects our cognitive abilities and communication skills, potentially leading to greater intelligence inequality in the future. Additionally, it addresses the risks posed by technological hacks on critical infrastructure and contrasts historical technological challenges with today's digital reliance.

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