'Gen Z has underperformed on every cognitive measure': Neuroscientist cautions against overuse of tech in education

A neuroscientist has raised concerns about the impact of digital technology on children's cognitive development, citing international data that shows a link between increased technology use in education and lower performance. Across 80 countries, students who used computers for 5 hours a day in school scored lower than those who rarely used technology. The trend is observed globally, with Gen Z being the first generation to underperform their predecessors on cognitive measures such as attention, memory, and literacy. The neuroscientist argues that the issue is biological, as humans have evolved to learn from other humans, not screens. He warns against changing educational standards to fit digital habits and suggests that the overuse of technology in education is the cause of the decline. Decades of research support the conclusion that when technology enters education, learning outcomes tend to drop.