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Just as the title asks I've noticed a very sharp increase in people just straight up not comprehending what they're reading.

They'll read it and despite all the information being there, if it's even slightly out of line from the most straightforward sentence structure, they act like it's complete gibberish or indecipherable.

Has anyone else noticed this? Because honestly it's making me lose my fucking mind.

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[โ€“] bad_alloc@feddit.de 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Don't forget that we recently had a pandemic with a virus that is known to cause permanent brain damage. This includes reduced motor function, mental capacity and personality changes.

[โ€“] Polar@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's okay. That just means the people who understand science and respect others by wearing masks will be on top in the future. Actually a pretty calming thought.

[โ€“] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

you really think that power comes from merit? intellectual merit?

[โ€“] bad_alloc@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

I thought so too, then I noticed people driving more aggressively.