I wonder if you could analyze internet discussions for an effect.

  • curiousPJ@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    Bored people can now tune into (source of entertainment) instead of learning.

    I don’t think the capacity for intelligence has dropped significantly, rather we as a society dedicate our time differently.

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      9 hours ago

      entertainment

      Bingo. We have a winner.

      Lack of mental lifting. Critical thinking becomes too hard. Why innovate? The country has become fat, dumb and happy.