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us-news1 hour ago•3 min saved

One in ten Gen Z adults report zero face-to-face contact on a typical day

A Financial Times analysis of US Census data from the American Time Use Survey shows about 10% of Gen Z adults (ages 23–29) have zero face-to-face interactions on an average day, up from 3% before the pandemic and peaking at 10% in 2023; while the most social cohort recovered to about 83% of the day spent with others by 2025, the bottom quartile's in-person time remained essentially zero, with Americans also spending more time on screens and remote work rising to roughly 35% of workers in 2025.

via New York Post|

#census #coronavirus #social-isolation

science2 months ago•14 min saved

We Lost Idle Time: The Brain’s Hidden Work Behind Screens

A science-forward piece argues that the decline of unstructured idle time since the mid-20th century has displaced the brain’s default mode network, which conducts essential internal processing like memory consolidation and future planning; mind-wandering during quiet moments boosts creative problem solving, but smartphones and constant input have collapsed these incubation periods, suggesting we haven’t gained productivity so much as eroded crucial brain maintenance time.

via Space Daily|

#attention-economy #default-mode-network #mind-wandering

social-science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Global Human Day: Unveiling the Astonishing 190 Billion Hours Spent Worldwide"

A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from McGill University provides insights into how people around the world allocate their time. Analyzing data from 2000-2019 and covering 87% of the global population, the study reveals that human-centered activities dominate daily time allocation, with just 2.6 hours per day dedicated to economic activities. The research highlights the potential for shifts in time spent on certain tasks and offers a holistic view of global time allocation, emphasizing the need for understanding the big picture to address global challenges effectively.

via SciTechDaily|

#economic-activities #global-human-day #human-centered-activities