Recent research reveals a downward trend in IQ scores known as the Negative Flynn Effect, suggesting that intelligence may be decreasing in developed countries. The phenomenon, first identified by James R. Flynn in the 1980s, describes the observed increase in IQ across the 20th century, which has now reversed. The decline has been documented in several countries, with the average IQ dropping by about seven points per generation since the 1990s. It is hypothesized that environmental factors, particularly lifestyle changes influenced by technology and media, rather than genetics, are contributing to this trend.
IQ scores have been observed to decline, indicating that we may not only feel less intelligent but also are getting measurably dumber over generations.
The Negative Flynn Effect reflects an environmental shift rather than a genetic one, suggesting that modern life significantly impacts our cognitive development.
With an increase in screen time and superficial media consumption, children are losing opportunities for deep reading and cognitive challenges, leading to declining intelligence.
Educational systems, increasingly focused on standardized testing, may be exacerbating this decline by prioritizing rote learning over critical thinking and problem-solving.
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