1 in 10 debate watchers were 'dual-screeners,' Pew says

[Tx4obama]

1 in 10 debate watchers were 'dual-screeners,' Pew says

While most people who watched the first live presidential debate saw it on TV, 11 percent also had a second debate-related screen going, either on their computer, smartphone or tablet, watching or reading related coverage at the same time.

The finding is from the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, which said Thursday that younger Americans, those 40 and under, were most likely to be "dual-screeners."

Pew also reports that 3 percent said they watched the debate online only, either on their computer or a mobile device.

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Full article and Chart here: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/1-10-debate-watchers-were-dual-screeners-pew-says-1C6415682

[Swede Atlanta]

1. To me that suggests a major problem.....

People lack the capacity to observe something objectively without having running commentary whether the commentary be coming from a blog, a website, talking heads, etc. Does that suggest an inability to form independent opinions and assessments?

To me this seems to be a big issue - independent critical thinking. The talking heads have convinced us we are incapable of independent thought and must look to them for their "pearls of wisdom". I have respect for some of the talking heads for their perspectives. I consider it but when it differs from my own personal observations I tend to discount it.

[Tx4obama]

3. I see no problem with Tweeting and posting comments on websites during the debate.

Not everyone online during a debate is listening to a talking head.

I know that during the GOP primary debates we had tons of folks here at DU posting comments regarding the debate.
During several of the primary debates I had my TV on, was posting on DU, and watching my Twitter feed all at the same time

Makes it more fun that way

[Turbineguy]

2. Yes, but then again

DU is seriously fun during these shindigs.

[patrice]

4. Not I. I prefer to concentrate on what's actually going on DETAILS & what I think about it.nt

[a kennedy]

5. Watch it on C-SPIN.....they just put it out there.....

and draw your own conclusions.....