Technology · 20 min
Proust and the Squid
By Maryanne Wolf
This episode reveals how reading, far from being innate, is a cultural invention that has profoundly rewired the human brain, and explores what the digital age means for our capacity for deep thought.
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Technology
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Reading, Neuroscience, Cognitive Evolution, Digital Culture
Who it is for
If you've ever felt your attention fraying when trying to read deeply, or wondered how screens are reshaping your capacity for sustained thought, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Maryanne Wolf, a cognitive neuroscientist and expert in reading development, brings decades of research and clinical experience to illuminate the intricate neural pathways that allow us to read, and how they are constantly evolving.
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