Signups opened this week for Loops, a short-form looping video app from the creator of Instagram alternative Pixelfed, reports TechCrunch.

  • daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    11 hours ago

    What tf you want them to do?

    I don’t see how reading magazines, what people used to do, is any better.

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        3 hours ago

        Reading the same nonsense isn’t any different from watching it

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      9 hours ago

      I’m not an expert, so take this as far as you’d like — reading has real benefits to our brains such as improving vocabulary, improving critical thinking skills, and improving focus. I don’t think short form videos give us the same brain benefits.

      Here’s an article from Piedmont health on the benefits of reading. I haven’t seen such an article for short form videos, but am open to it if there is one.

      https://www.piedmont.org/living-real-change/health-benefits-of-reading