Sobering. There's no "social media" category, but I expect that would make the thing radically different, and perhaps even more sobering.
From a tweet from Bryan Caplan.
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153 sats \ 4 replies \ @siggy47 23 Dec
I wonder if the graph changed significantly since covid. I have a friend in his mid 60s for whom texting with friends is his only contact with people since his relationship with his girlfriend ended two years ago. He hardly leaves his apartment, and rarely speaks on the phone.
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106 sats \ 3 replies \ @Signal312 23 Dec
Covid truly broke some people.
Does your friend think that his style of life is fine, or does he wish for something different? An older relative of mine is alone almost 24/7, every day of the week, and is very lonely.
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55 sats \ 1 reply \ @elvismercury OP 23 Dec
This seems an achingly common case. The modern shape of the world is brutal on older people.
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54 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bit_Alb 23 Dec
And in the years to come, unfortunately, it will only get worse.
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75 sats \ 0 replies \ @sudonaka 23 Dec
The government broke the people. Covid was the excuse
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118 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 23 Dec
Basically, we replace our family with coworkers, partners, and kids. Then, our kids leave and we retire, leaving us alone with our partners.
Honestly, after having kids, I'm sure people are relieved to finally have some alone time.
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26 sats \ 1 reply \ @elvismercury OP 23 Dec
I look forward to your report in 18-ish years ;)
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 23 Dec
I've heard that people start getting more time to themselves right around this age. I'll keep everyone posted.
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108 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 24 Dec
Welcome back!
But what if I like spending time being alone by myself?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @elvismercury OP 24 Dec
Hopefully that remains true as it gets less optional.
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64 sats \ 2 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 23 Dec
OS: https://ourworldindata.org/time-use
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Skipper 23 Dec
That paid work stat can't be right...
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @CheezeGrater 24 Dec
Probably averaged over a longer period of time
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54 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora 23 Dec
As we get older, we spend more time alone.
Moral of the story is to get comfortable with yourself.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @elvismercury OP 23 Dec
That's one possible moral.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @justin_shocknet 23 Dec
The lack of time young parents spend with their children will be looked back upon as the dark ages.
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17 sats \ 0 replies \ @Skipper 23 Dec
This is so true. It's so sad.
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10 sats \ 4 replies \ @Coinsreporter 23 Dec
I believe the graph will be an exact opposite for India.
I've found it for comparison.
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @Skipper 23 Dec
They only work 5ish hours?
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @we_can_supply_you 24 Dec
There is a lot of "informal economy" in India which may be contributing to this. Also, very few women are in the workforce.
There's a great tongue in cheek economics explained video about how if we want to improve economic output by getting more people into the workforce, handing out free washing machines is probably the best way to do it. It frees up the time of the people in these societies who are traditionally relegated to housework, so they can then participate in the economy and have jobs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gvsz_vc7B0
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 24 Dec
India has joint families (very large often) that allows them to free their women for household and take care children properly.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 24 Dec
Half the working population works, then remaining half is just unemployed #820404. Hahaha
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard 23 Dec
It's funny that there is no drop in alone when you get kids.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @LowK3y19 23 Dec
I would think being with co workers would be most time spent since we are always at work
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nitter 23 Dec bot
https://xcancel.com/bryan_caplan/status/1861418481624678659
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