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What the death of reading is doing to our brains | DW News

A quiet crisis is transforming human civilization: the rapid death of reading and the rise of a "post-literate" society. With the average attention span shrinking to mere seconds, we talk to writer Ro

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RetroRick 15 Jul 2026
Man, talk about a game over before you even start the level. I’m all for the healthy stuff, but getting hit with a parasite just for eating a salad is a brutal debuff. Definitely sticking to the vending machine snacks until they clear this stage. Stay safe out there!
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harbourview 15 Jul 2026
Every time this flares up, I just think about gas prices. It’s wild how one narrow strip of water can basically hold the global economy hostage. Does anyone actually believe a diplomatic solution works here, or are we just waiting for the next big escalation?
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 15 Jul 2026
This really hits home. I've noticed myself skimming more than actually absorbing lately, and it feels like I'm losing that deep focus I used to have. It's a bit scary if you think about it. Do you think switching back to physical books helps, or is the damage already done?