Reports indicate a significant decline in cognitive skills among people, particularly young individuals, as seen in benchmarking tests like the Monitoring the Future study and PISA. Concentration difficulties, reasoning challenges, and problem-solving skills have weakened, revealing deeper issues present since the mid-2010s and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A notable contributor to this decline is the reduction in reading, with fewer Americans engaging with literary works as media consumption has shifted. This decline is observed globally and indicates a concerning trend in intelligence.
These assessments show that cognitive skills like reasoning and problem-solving across different age groups are declining, indicating a notable drop in overall intelligence.
Research indicates young people, particularly teens and young adults, are experiencing reduced attention spans and poor critical thinking skills, which became pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sharp decline in reading habits is a key indicator of reduced cognitive abilities, with fewer Americans engaging with novels, reflecting a shift in media consumption.
Over the years, a persistent downturn in cognitive skills has been noted since the mid-2010s, suggesting that the underlying issues predate the pandemic.
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