Minds blown: are we getting dumber?
Economist Podcasts
Cognitive Skills in Decline
This chapter delves into a recent OECD survey revealing alarming trends in adult cognitive skills across affluent nations, with many adults performing at a level akin to a 10-year-old. It discusses the implications of these findings, comparing cognitive performance among countries and addressing concerns about skill gaps and educational stagnation.
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