The Literacy Crisis

In this video, I wanted to explore how social media and generative AI are quietly reshaping our attention spans, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills. By removing the "friction" from learning and entertainment, these technologies make life easier, yes, but they also risk creating cognitive debt and eroding our ability to think deeply. Join the conversation on why we need to embrace discomfort, protect our focus, and remember how to think for ourselves. Sources: 1. Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025, Pew Research Centre 2. PISA 2025 Results (Volume I), OECD 3. Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task, (Kosmyna et al., 2025)