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Are we living in a ‘post-literate’ society?

Has our reliance on technology and AI meant we have lost our literacy skills? Is this problem get...

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17.33 25 Sep 2025


Are we living in a ‘post-literate’ society?


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Has our reliance on technology and AI meant we have lost our literacy skills? Is this problem getting worse?

Joining Kieran to discuss is Aidan Regan, Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations in UCD and Thomas Kenny, of Kennys Bookstore in Galway, and later Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic.


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