Why Human Intelligence is Rapidly Decreasing - With Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath

In recent decades, classrooms across the nation have been infiltrated with devices. From laptops to tablets, technology now plays a significant role in the way our children are being exposed to information. But what are we missing out on when we outsource our learning to screens?

Today’s guest, Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, is a neuroscientist and educator who specializes in human learning and brain development. His book, The Digital Delusion, explores how technology in the classroom actually hinders learning, and what we can do to help our children learn better in a digital world. In this interview, Jared is sharing the latest science on technology in schools, including its impact on cognition and human connection.

You’re going to learn about the prevalence of technology and screen time in schools today, why interacting in-person has invaluable benefits for development and mental health, and the importance of building a wide knowledge base. We’re also going to talk about how to foster real learning in a digital age. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How the cognitive abilities of modern children are declining. (3:45)
• The main reason why children are falling behind. (4:43)
• How writing by hand differs from typing when it comes to learning. (5:58)
• What education technology is, and how it was sold to schools. (9:05)
• How much screentime students get at school. (11:34)
• The important roles of empathy and connection in learning. (12:36)
• A hierarchy of communication for learning. (17:19)
• What the gamification of learning is (23:24)
• The definition of fluency illusion. (26:56)
• What the mode effect is. (29:42)
• How the SATs have changed in the digital age. (31:25)
• The biggest misconception in learning and human development. (34:09)
• Why multitasking is so bad for the human brain. (42:52)
• How parents and educators can stand up against tech. (49:21)
• The three things you need to make change. (56:26)

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