"The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books" discusses the trend of undergraduates struggling to engage with long-form text due to distractions and lack of focus. This article explores the decline in reading skills and the potential consequences for higher education and society.
Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/11/the-elite-college-students-who-cant-read-books/679945/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41707605
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