What happens to gifted kids when they grow up and how to get boys reading more books

When it comes to intellectual ability, the vast majority of us fall somewhere around the middle of the bell curve. But it's estimated that 10 per cent of students could be considered academically gifted, capable of learning at a much faster pace than their peers. So do gifted and talented education programs make a difference for success in the long-term? Boys are less likely than girls to read for pleasure — especially as teenagers, according to international research. But researchers say addressing the gender reading gap is more complex than writing more "books for boys". Children's author Scott Stuart and education lecturer Sarah McDonald explore what really helps boys develop a lifelong love of reading. As smart phones have become more integral to our day-to-day lives, there's been a subtle push back against the tech reliance. Companies promising to help break the addiction are offering all manner of products designed to make our phones less convenient. Consumer behaviour expert Paul Harrison breaks down why we're paying to reintroduce friction.