Episode Details

Only 5% of U.S. adults still get news from print newspapers — but those holdouts might be onto something. This episode unpacks the cognitive science of reading a physical newspaper versus scrolling through a digital aggregator. We explore studies showing print readers demonstrate better comprehension of narrative structure and chronology, the hidden cognitive switching costs of digital reading, and how algorithmic personalization can shrink your news diversity by 40% in just two weeks. We also tackle the surprising carbon footprint comparison between print and digital news consumption, and offer practical strategies for getting broader exposure without abandoning digital entirely.