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Minds blown: are we getting dumber?

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Assessing Adult Skills in Wealthy Nations

This chapter examines a survey on adult cognitive skills in affluent countries, revealing concerning performance levels akin to those of children. It discusses the implications of these findings for education and highlights the growing gap in skills among adults, despite rising educational attainment.

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