The Dumbing Down of Intelligence: What's Behind the Rise of the "News Quiz" The proliferation of online news quizzes has been touted as an innovative way to engage readers on current events.
However, beneath this surface lies a trend that erodes critical thinking skills in favor of entertainment. Slate's News Quiz is a prime example of this phenomenon.
As its popularity grows, it's worth examining what this says about our collective appetite for information and how we consume news.