Why Deep Thinking Is Becoming a Lost Skill

Why Deep Thinking Is Becoming a Lost Skill

July 15, 2026 · 21 min

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Dr. Kathy and Wayne discuss how fragmented media affects children's learning and memory.

Short form videos may entertain our children, but are they changing the way their brains learn? In this episode of Facing the Dark , Wayne and Dr. Kathy examine new neuroscience showing how fragmented media disrupts memory and deep learning. Together they discuss why each of the Eight Great Smarts requires sustained attention to mature, and how parents can cultivate environments where wisdom, not just information, can grow.

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