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Teens Cannot Read
Teen reading skills have fallen sharply in 91 countries since 2012. Experts say screens make young readers hasty skimmers.
Students read fast on devices but don't spend time on deep comprehension, so they fail to develop critical thinking. Reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT also weakens the neural circuits needed for deep reading.
This threatens democratic societies, as future voters become vulnerable to misinformation and demagoguery. But experts say the trend can change. Countries like Estonia and Singapore use technology to support thinking skills. Starting early with printed books and daily reading habits is key.
Difficult Words:
hasty /ˈheɪsti/ – hurried.
skimmer /ˈskɪmə/ – a person who reads quickly without reading every word.
neural circuit /ˈnjʊərəl ˈsɜːkɪt/ – connected neurons that process information.
demagoguery /ˈdeməɡɒɡəri/ – political speech that appeals to emotions, not facts.
comprehension /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃn/ – the ability to understand.
Teen reading skills have fallen sharply in 91 countries since 2012. Experts say screens make young readers hasty skimmers.
Students read fast on devices but don't spend time on deep comprehension, so they fail to develop critical thinking. Reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT also weakens the neural circuits needed for deep reading.
This threatens democratic societies, as future voters become vulnerable to misinformation and demagoguery. But experts say the trend can change. Countries like Estonia and Singapore use technology to support thinking skills. Starting early with printed books and daily reading habits is key.
Difficult Words:
hasty /ˈheɪsti/ – hurried.
skimmer /ˈskɪmə/ – a person who reads quickly without reading every word.
neural circuit /ˈnjʊərəl ˈsɜːkɪt/ – connected neurons that process information.
demagoguery /ˈdeməɡɒɡəri/ – political speech that appeals to emotions, not facts.
comprehension /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃn/ – the ability to understand.