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James Marriott: We are entering a new dark age

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Started September 20, 2026

The journalist on the rise of the post-literate society

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
Governments and educators should regulate the use of algorithmic feeds in contexts where informed decision-making matters, such as news and political content.
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It is possible to cultivate both digital and traditional literacy skills simultaneously.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
Humans have always adapted to new communication technologies, and today's shift will produce new forms of knowledge and social organization we cannot yet predict.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
The post-literate society represents a return to pre-Enlightenment ignorance and will erode the foundation of liberal democracy.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
The decline of long-form journalism is a direct threat to informed public discourse.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
Concerns about a 'dark age' of literacy are exaggerated and distract from more pressing societal issues.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
Educational institutions should integrate digital literacy into their curriculums to prepare students for modern challenges.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
Schools must teach critical evaluation of digital sources as rigorously as they teach traditional textual analysis.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
Critics of digital media overstate its negative effects on literacy and critical thinking.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 20, 2026
Whether or not we are entering a dark age, public institutions must actively invest in media literacy for all age groups.
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