The Age of Shallow Learning: How Superficial Knowledge is Changing Us

We are drowning in information but starving for understanding. In today’s fast-paced digital world, we consume knowledge in bite-sized pieces—quick summaries, viral TikToks, catchy headlines—believing we’ve grasped the full picture. But have we?

In this episode ofThe Psychology of Us with Professor RJ Starr, we break downthe illusion of understanding—why wethink we know more than we do, how social media fuels overconfidence in knowledge, and the long-term consequences of superficial learning. We’ll explorethe psychology behind shallow thinking, cognitive shortcuts, and the dopamine loops that keep us addicted to fast facts but disconnected from depth.

If you’ve ever wondered why so many people act like instant experts—or why your own attention span feels shorter—this episode is for you. More importantly, we’ll discuss how to retrain your brain fordeeper learning, critical thinking, and true expertise in a world that rewards speed over substance.

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