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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation—here's how to build the skill

Phys.org1/20/2026

Summary

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, with an average of 4.5 hours of daily use. Additionally, 57% of people admit to being "addicted" to their phone. This high level of phone usage has led to increased competition among tech companies, influencers, and content creators for attention, contributing to the rise of misinformation.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

43d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1022
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1022/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1022/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

Score BreakdownRisk 50

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 43 days - proven survivor

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