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Serfs of the Web

The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

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Unlearning Crucial Skills Impacts Society

The transition to digital tools has led to the loss of essential skills like handwriting, which plays a critical role in cognitive development and literacy. Neuroscientific research highlights the brain-body connections that underpin our ability to engage with complex texts. The convenience of technology may come at a cost, as it alters our social expectations and behaviors, contributing to increased frustration and hostility in public spaces, such as road rage and impatience in queues. This behavioral shift underscores the importance of understanding the implications of unlearning foundational skills and the necessity of finding a balance between technological advancements and personal interactions.

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