Louis de Bernières children's childhood ended the moment they got smartphones

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English novelist Louis de Bernières criticizes the overuse of imprecise and redundant speech, coining the term 'misosaskopeslexis' (hatred of pointless speech).
He believes smartphones have negatively impacted childhood and social interactions, noting a decline in real-world engagement and birth rates post-mobile phone introduction.
de Bernières advocates for more structured language education in schools to improve speech clarity and, consequently, thought clarity.
He describes his life in Norfolk's flat landscape with affection but laments issues like litter from fast food, questioning its societal impact.
The article highlights his view that sloppy speech reflects lazy thinking and emphasizes the importance of adapting language registers for different social situations.

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