Summary
Online trends are moving towards valuing intelligence as the new popular look. Social media is seeing a rise in people showcasing books and intellectual activities, while reading rates are declining and concerns about generative AI's impact on intelligence are growing.
Key Facts
- The Instagram account @hotdudesreading is popular, with over a million followers.
- Social media users are increasingly showcasing intelligence, using books as fashion accessories.
- Searches for terms like "performative reading" have increased significantly.
- Popular fashion events are featuring clothes that suggest intelligence and professional power.
- Literacy rates in the U.S. have dropped by around 40% from 2003 to 2023.
- Concerns are rising about generative AI harming critical thinking skills.
- Studies suggest less reading for pleasure and more reliance on AI technologies.
