Lemonade Stand Are We Getting Dumber? | Ep 003 - Lemonade Stand π
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Mar 20, 2025 The hosts tackle whether our cognitive skills are slipping, sparking a lively debate on modern education's failings. They dive into the Tesla versus LiDAR technology discussion, analyzing the implications for future transport. Nostalgia hits as they reflect on how smartphones affect attention spans and memory. Plus, they share humorous takes on a contest for a Mars trip and a scandal in HR tech. Each topic is infused with wit and personal anecdotes, making for an engaging and thought-provoking listen.
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Declining Cognitive Abilities
- Aiden shares a Financial Times article questioning if humans have reached peak brainpower.
- He notes declining math, reading scores, and concentration since 2012.
Reading and Cognitive Function
- Aiden suggests a link between declining cognitive function and reduced reading habits, especially after 2012.
- He personally noticed a decline in verbal fluency coinciding with less reading.
Constant Stimulation and Memory
- Aiden links constant stimulation from phones and media to decreased memory retention.
- He theorizes strong emotional responses aid memory, but constant stimulation creates a baseline state hindering differentiation.