“It’s not just a new phenomenon attributed to our short attention spans because of cellphones and technology. As one thing follows another, the press got lazier than they were. One might argue that isn’t possible without them assuming room temperature, but most journalism jobs these days are just transcription and press release polishing.”
By BOB HIGGINS | National Affairs Desk
Now, as a result of many parents over the years heeding that advice along with technological boosts like the internet and video on demand, nobody reads anymore…even for fun.
Congratulations, professional educators. You’ve given us almost two generations of useless consuming idiots. We care more about coverage of a murder trial halfway across the country than whether the local gang of elected idiots wants to build a bypass through our property. Arthur Dent isn’t shocked.
FULL STORY | On The Death of Reading by Bob Higgins, National Affairs Desk
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 