Jul 28, 2026 · 28 min · 11 segments
We have more information available to us than any generation in history. Almost any answer is just seconds away. But have we become more knowledgeable… or simply better at finding information?Learning…
Ailbhe SmythGuest
Ali RyanGuest
Sean MoncriefHost
... or you underline things when you're studying and so on, that really works with your memory.
Whereas when you're reading online or, you know, on a screen, you don't have that, there isn't that physical contact.
And you even see with young kids, like you were saying there, Ally, uh, kids asking questions.
When they're reading on screen, we consume, we consume information now, whereas I think actually reading it, it's a slower process, and it has more chance of sticking with you-
... or you underline things when you're studying and so on, that really works with your memory.
Whereas when you're reading online or, you know, on a screen, you don't have that, there isn't that physical contact.
And you even see with young kids, like you were saying there, Ally, uh, kids asking questions.
When they're reading on screen, we consume, we consume information now, whereas I think actually reading it, it's a slower process, and it has more chance of sticking with you-
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