No, it's not just you — people really are, per a number of surveys, way less intelligent than they used to be.

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

  • @curiousPJ@lemmy.worldEnglish
    38•2 days 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.

    • @rayyy@lemmy.world
      9•1 day 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.