

Jared Cooney Horvath
Neuroscientist and educator specializing in the science of learning, director of the Science of Learning Group and NeuroEducation, and author of The Digital Delusion, discussing how classroom technology affects learning.
Top 10 podcasts with Jared Cooney Horvath
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Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 11min
Why more classroom technology is making students learn less (Ep 62)
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author, shares insights on the pitfalls of classroom technology. He discusses how increased screen time correlates with declines in memory and attention scores among Gen Z. Jared emphasizes the importance of human teachers over technology for effective learning and warns of the dangers of multitasking. He suggests that the indiscriminate use of tech can stifle creativity and higher-order thinking, proposing that schools focus on strategies that prioritize human-centered education.

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Nov 7, 2024 • 42min
Episode 86: EdTech and AI with Jared Cooney Horvath (Recorded Live from ResearchED)
Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and author, shares his insights on technology’s impact on learning. He delves into the challenges posed by multitasking, arguing that it hampers educational outcomes. Horvath critiques the blind faith in AI to solve educational challenges, advocating for a balanced approach in integrating technology. He explores the evolution of human-tool interaction, urging a reflection on how modern tools influence our cognition and creativity, especially in children.

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Feb 26, 2026 • 51min
How Big Tech Destroys Learning
Jared Cooney Horvath, neuroscientist and author focused on the science of learning, argues that classroom tech can undermine real learning. He discusses how screen use links to lower test performance, why skills often fail to transfer, and how multitasking and devices harm attention and empathy. The conversation explores memorization’s role in creativity and how schooling should build thinking and resilience.

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Feb 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
The Problems of Translating the Science of Learning - A Conversation with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, discusses the misconceptions surrounding education, the challenges of translating scientific knowledge into pedagogy, the negative impact of technology on learning, and the importance of nurturing, socializing, and supporting children in education. He also explores different approaches to decision-making and emphasizes the significance of science in education.

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Jan 4, 2026 • 49min
Our Digital Delusions - A Conversation with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and bestselling author specializing in learning and brain development, returns to discuss the pitfalls of digital technology in education. He critiques how tech has transformed classrooms, arguing that cognitive metrics peaked before 2002. Jared debunks five myths driving edtech adoption and explains how multifaceted digital tools may harm learning outcomes. He warns against the dangers of smartphones in schools, suggests analog practices to enhance learning, and explores the unintended consequences of tech on literacy.

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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 13min
How the Brain Learns: Jared Cooney Horvath on Education, Attention, and Memory
Jared Cooney Horvath, neuroscientist and former teacher who studies attention, memory, and technology in learning. He explores why classroom tech often backfires, how screens erode social bonding and memory, when digital tutors help and when they fail, and practical low‑tech approaches that protect real learning and teacher guidance.

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Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 10min
Why Classroom Technology Is Failing Our Kids with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and educator known for his work on human learning, discusses the drawbacks of classroom technology. He highlights how devices like laptops and smartphones can hinder cognitive performance and memory, advocating for phone bans to significantly enhance learning. Jared emphasizes the superiority of handwritten notes over typing for deeper comprehension. He also urges a shift in educational focus from tech tool proficiency to critical thinking skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for the future.
Jul 6, 2024 • 46min
Jared Cooney Horvath on brain science and learning
Jared Cooney Horvath is a neuroscientist and author focused on translating brain science into effective learning strategies. He discusses the vital interplay between neuroscience and education, stressing the need for a balance between scientific insights and teachers' expertise. Additionally, he critiques the role of technology in education, advocating for personal connections over digital distractions. Jared also explores the concept of 'emergence' in learning and emphasizes the importance of diffused thought for enhancing creativity. His journey reflects a flexible approach to career paths and challenges traditional views of genius.

Mar 24, 2026 • 59min
1KHO 748: Public Schools Should Serve Students, Not Screens | Dr. Jared Horvath, The Digital Delusion
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, neuroscientist and author of The Digital Delusion, explores how decades of research challenge classroom screen use. He questions one-to-one device rollouts, compares paper versus screens, and highlights handwriting, boredom, downtime, and phone habits as critical to real learning. Short, provocative takes on why less tech might mean more thinking.

Dec 31, 2025 • 56min
Digital Delusion with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and author of The Digital Delusion, discusses the impact of technology on learning and the importance of bridging the gap between research and teaching. He emphasizes that learning principles remain consistent across ages and reflects on how technology often falls short compared to traditional methods. Jared shares insights on building teacher-student relationships, critiques the pitfalls of educational technology, and advocates for teachers to leverage their expertise to enhance classroom learning.


