The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents

The U.S. invested $30 billion to replace traditional textbooks with laptops and tablets, but neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath argues this shift has left today's generation less cognitively capable than their parents. He claims that the excessive use of technology has led to a decline in critical thinking and memory retention among younger students. Horvath suggests that this generation might need to recognize and address these issues, hinting at a broader concern about the impact of technology on education and cognitive development. The implications are significant, pointing to a potential need for a reevaluation of how technology is integrated into learning environments.