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A new dark age? | Dawn

OPINION56 days ago|Discuss (0)|Technology
Article written by Maleeha Lodhi
James Marriott's book argues that technology, particularly smartphones and social media, is contributing to a decline in reading and rational discourse, leading to a more fragmented and emotional public sphere. Other authors, like Nicholas Carr and Noreena Hertz, echo similar concerns about the detrimental effects of digital communication on society.
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A new dark age?
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SPAG90
Coherent85
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Graded by NewzGrade AI AI · provisional on September 07, 2026 at 06:54 AM
80B-grade breakdown
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90
Coherent
85
Objective
75
Sourced
80
Concise
70

This opinion piece effectively presents arguments regarding the negative impacts of technology on society, but at times lacks conciseness when discussing multiple perspectives. The claims are well-supported but could benefit from slightly clearer organization.

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