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Minds blown: are we getting dumber?

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Decline of Literacy and Numeracy in a Changing World

This chapter examines the growing foreign-born demographic and its effects on literacy and numeracy in non-native languages. It highlights the decline of these skills with age and discusses the implications for happiness, health, and social engagement.

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