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Why can't HNers remember to read the article?

There's actually some quite suprising stuff in that article, e.g. some cultures have earlier childhood memories than others, and there's some interesting suggestions as to why that is. Also considerations about how early events can apparently be stored but not consciously remembered.




> Why can't HNers remember to read the article?

To quote:

"""NEW YORK, NY – A recent study showed that 70% of people actually never read more than the headline of a science article before commenting and sharing. Most simply see a headline they like and click share and make a comment. A recent study showed that 70% of people actually never read more than the headline of a science article before commenting and sharing. Most simply see a headline they like and click share and make a comment.

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- https://thesciencepost.com/study-70-of-facebook-commenters-o...


The most frustrating iteration of this is when someone uses an article to make a point in an argument...and they didn't read it! A clickbait headline seems to support their claim, but the substance refutes it.




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