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美媒:长篇阅读能力或将只属于精英?
Huan Qiu Shi Bao· 2025-07-30 22:44
Group 1 - The OECD's latest survey indicates a decline in cognitive abilities, with literacy rates among adults in most OECD countries remaining stable or decreasing over the past decade, particularly among the poorest groups [1][2] - Nearly half of Americans did not read any books in 2023, highlighting a shift towards "post-literate culture" driven by smartphone usage and short video consumption [1] - The ability to engage in long-form reading is becoming increasingly associated with socioeconomic status, as it requires effort and is linked to vocabulary expansion, cognitive restructuring, and improved focus and reasoning skills [1][2] Group 2 - Digital media's cognitive impact is more pronounced among lower socioeconomic groups, with teenagers from families earning less than $35,000 spending about two hours more on screens daily compared to their wealthier peers [2] - Children exposed to over two hours of entertainment screen time daily exhibit poorer working memory, processing speed, attention levels, language skills, and executive functions [2] - The elite class is beginning to self-regulate technology use, with a rise in classical schools emphasizing long-form reading and notable figures like Bill Gates advocating for reduced screen time for children [2]