Dr. Jared Horvath: "The Digital Delusion"

Podcast: Book Club with Michael Smerconish (LS 40 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: Dr. Jared Horvath: "The Digital Delusion"Pub date: 2026-07-17Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMichael speaks with neuroscientist and educator Dr. Jared Horvath about his provocative book, "The Digital Delusion:How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning–and How to Help Them Thrive Again." Drawing on cognitive science and classroom data, Horvath argues that the widespread use of laptops, tablets, and other digital devices in schools is harming students' ability to learn, remember, and think critically. They explore why reading on paper still matters, the decline in cognitive performance among younger generations, and whether it's time to put the screens away and bring pencils back to the classroom. Original air date 16 July 2026. Book Publish Date 18 August 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from SiriusXM, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.