The Carrie Abbott Show

Why Is Reading a Book Better Than Using a Screen?

July 29, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

A meta-analysis reveals some intriguing and important revelations about how our brains develop when reading, why it affects attention span so strongly and why we comprehend less when reading on a screen, compared to holding an actual book. The research is eye-opening (pun intended) and explains the push to get kids to read more actual books in school.

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of The Carrie Abbott Show and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.