• Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    The article assumes this is due to spatial mapping of the words on paper vs impermenamce of the words on a screen. I postulate it is more due to the availability of distractions on the screen-based system. This is a huge cause of productivity loss for yours truly, I imagine it is affecting these youths as well.

    • flameleaf@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      When I was a kid we had to draw our own distractions on our notebooks, in ballpoint pen! (or pencil)