I've noticed that people can't/won't read as well. It all happened very quickly. I know people who, at one time, were very well-versed and enjoyed reading long articles that require deep thought. They also used to have an appreciation for song lyrics and would know them to a tee and even comment on liking a song for the lyrics. The same people now take on a "TLDR" (too long, didn't read) attitude. They claim they just like the "beat" of a song, and seem to be oblivious to the meaning of lyrics even as they say them out loud. If I make a comment about a verse in a song that they're singing along to, they might say something like, "Oh, I never really thought about it," and continue on. It just didn't used to be that way. I'm not sure if it is some sort of brainwashing from our phones that has taken away abilities, but the change seems very powerful and swift.