First Time in History Young Generation Scores Lower | Screens May Be Dulling Intelligence
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 03, 2026, 22:51 IST | Updated: Feb 03, 2026, 22:51 IST
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For the first time in history, the younger generation has a lower IQ than the one before it. Neuroscientists are calling it a 'cognitive catastrophe.' From the death of the Flynn Effect to the rise of 'digital dementia,' we break down the reasons cited behind the great intelligence reversal. Is it the phones, social media or the AI?
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