A Boring Dystopia

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The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books (www.theatlantic.com)

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[–] DrBob 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I am a professor. I'm fine with choosing to consume shorter media - I read very few novels any more either. I think the point that the students appear unable to read long form. It actually matches up with my own experience where incoming students have never had to write long form either.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

"Can I text you the assignment?"