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March 08, 2026

Why Young Adults Are Giving Up on Love & How EdTech Is Harming Student Learning

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The Dating Recession: Why Young Adults Are Giving Up on Love

Only one-third of young adults are actively dating today, even though most desire serious, long-term committed relationships. Brian Willoughby, PhD, Associate Professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University, blames low confidence in dating skills, reduced face-to-face interaction during adolescence thanks to social media, and the complete erosion of clear dating norms. He said the stakes extend beyond personal happiness; declining dating threatens marriage rates, fertility, and overall family formation in society.

The Digital Delusion: How EdTech Is Harming Student Learning

Jared Cooney Horvath, PhD, cognitive neuroscientist, and author of “The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning -- And How To Help Them Thrive Again,” drops a startling claim: today\'s kids are experiencing measurable declines in literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, working memory, and even IQ. His culprit? The very technology we\'ve been told would revolutionize education.

Medical Debt and Housing: Breaking the Cycle of Financial Crisis

What happens when a hospital visit doesn\'t just empty your wallet but puts your housing at risk? Catherine K. Ettman, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Management at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares her groundbreaking research reveals a stark reality: medical debt increases housing instability by 44%. Nearly one in four adults face housing difficulties tied to healthcare costs. She discusses potential solutions to the problem.

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