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

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

What tf you want them to do?

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

[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 weeks 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

[–] [email protected] 18 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

You don't see how reading is better than watching a video?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago

Doesn't it depend on the content? Textbook vs tabloid magazine/ educational video vs top 10 celebrity meltdowns. I don't see how one medium is inherently better than the other.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

It depends on the content, not the media.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 4 weeks ago

Why have we got to gatekeep absolutely everything?

[–] [email protected] -4 points 4 weeks ago

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