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The Digital Delusion
Coverage of The Digital Delusion in the Nexus archive.
- America’s math and reading scores tanked after schools ditched textbooks for screens—and AI could worsen the brain rot
A Brookings Institute study warns that generative AI use in education risks outweigh benefits, citing declines in critical thinking and cognitive skills. Over 80% of high school students use AI for schoolwork, while neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath links increased screen time to lower standardized test scores and off-task behavior.
- The book fueling a movement against screens in schools
Jared Cooney Horvath's self-published book 'The Digital Delusion' is fueling a movement against screens in schools. The book was released in December 2025.