In a world where reading books is becoming passé, high school seniors are hitting rock bottom in literacy, with scores worse than their 1992 counterparts. The hosts debate modern reading habits, blaming the rise of social media and smartphones for the decline in deep reading. Household chores and dryer sheet debates add a quirky touch, while Tim Slekar from BustED Pencils dives into why modern education might be failing. The podcast explores the cultural shift away from books and the impact on young minds, with AI now advising teens on everything from dating to conflict resolution. It's the age of immediacy, and deep reading is the casualty.

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