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Dumbing downDumbing down is usually a derogatory term which refers to the simplifying of a subject, often education, news and TV amongst others. Most people have come to believe that the audience—be it television or print—has a limited attention span which is getting ever shorter. In order to attract and capture this attention, the dumbing down process is deemed essential.Compare with grade inflation.
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