Gen Z is now officially the only generation to measure lower than their predecessors in intelligence. A neuroscientist says this is because short videos and summarised texts are being increasingly relied on, but this is not how the human brain works.
    • SailorFuzz@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      7 hours ago

      But they did?

      Growing up all I heard was “wahh millenials, theyre so dumb because computer and calculators. Millennials aren’t as skilled as parents because soft and indoor office jobs. Millennials can’t fix/handyman things cuz lazy/consumerism”

      • Pratai@piefed.caOPEnglish
        2·
        7 hours ago

        Right. You heard people whining about dumb shit. This isn’t the same. This is a study done with factual results.

        • SailorFuzz@lemmy.worldEnglish
          9·
          7 hours ago

          Yea, that’s what they said about their takes too…

          W/e man, take the bait. Do the artificial generational division bs. Around and around we go. Its totally different this time… totally