How Technology Has Negatively Affected Learning and Memory For Kids, with Jared Cooney Horvath
Aug 20, 2026
Megyn Kelly is joined by Jared Cooney Horvath, author of "The Digital Delusion," to discuss the extensive use of technology in classrooms, how it has negatively affected learning and memory for kids, the value of reading actual paper over a screen, the way our brain works differently when looking at technology vs. tactical sources, and more.
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AI GeneratedThis discussion explores the decline in cognitive abilities among Gen Z, attributing the trend to the integration of internet-connected devices in classrooms. The speaker argues that digital tools hinder deep learning and memory by encouraging the offloading of cognitive tasks, suggesting a return to analog methods and a more deliberate, limited use of technology in education.