Neuroscientist and author Jared Cooney Horvath is back (check our first conversation here)—this time to tackle yourmost-asked questions about kids, learning, and technology. After a decade of research into tech-based education, his conclusion is stark and unapologetic: technology isn’t helping kids learn… it’s making them dumber.

The pushback he hears most?
“But won’t my child fall behind without tech?”
According to the data: No.

Drawing on ICMS measures of digital literacy across generations, Jared reveals a surprising pattern:‍

Millennials outperform Gen Z,
Gen Z outperforms Gen Alpha—despite Alpha growing up with devices (in their cribs), and
Gen X—our parents—perform just as well as Gen Z, even though many didn’t touch modern tech until their 30s or 40s.

Jared also dives into the questions parents are asking right now:

Should AI have a place in the classroom?
Are short-form videos killing learning?
Is there any truly educational content for toddlers?

…and much more.

Tune in as Nicki of Scrolling 2 Death and Jared share clear answers, data-backed insights, and a shocking look at what’s really happening to our kids’ brains. If you care about learning, focus, or your child’s future, this is an episode you cannot afford to skip. And don’t forget to grab Jared’s new book, share this episode with your school and parent community, and join the movement to reclaim real learning.

Get Jared's book here: The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning -- And How To Help Them Thrive

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