Cognitive decline concerns raised in US Senate testimony

Cognitive neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath testified before the United States Senate regarding potential shifts in intelligence levels. Horvath stated that Generation Z may be the first generation in modern history to exhibit a decline in cognitive abilities and IQ compared to their Millennial parents, despite spending more years in formal education.

The testimony highlights a growing "asynchronism"—the inability to adapt human intelligence to the accelerating speed and complexity of technological development. This gap creates a shortage of qualified individuals capable of managing advanced tools in a socially productive and ecologically compatible manner, potentially leading to systemic failures in culture, technology, and finance.