Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter
Kindle Edition Library Binding Hardcover PaperbackSteven Johnson argues in "Everything Bad Is Good for You" that today's popular culture, including TV shows, video games, and movies, is making us smarter rather than dulling our minds. He argues that these forms of media are more complex and challenging than in the past and that they require greater cognitive engagement, which, he contends, is actually good for our brains. Johnson points out that pop culture has evolved to be more multi-layered and nuanced, requiring viewers to follow complex storylines and track multiple characters simultaneously, making our brains more adept at these tasks. Similarly, video games require gamers to solve complex puzzles and make strategic decisions, which he says hones our problem-solving abilities. Johnson also warns of a bias in media coverage that tends to focus on the negative effects of pop culture while ignoring the positive impacts.
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