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 5h
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 5h
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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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @elvismercury OP 4h
This seems an achingly common case. The modern shape of the world is brutal on older people.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bit_Alb 3h
And in the years to come, unfortunately, it will only get worse.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @sudonaka 1h
The government broke the people. Covid was the excuse
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118 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 5h
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 4h
I look forward to your report in 18-ish years ;)
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 4h
I've heard that people start getting more time to themselves right around this age. I'll keep everyone posted.
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54 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 5h
OS: https://ourworldindata.org/time-use
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54 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora 5h
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 4h
That's one possible moral.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @justin_shocknet 1h
The lack of time young parents spend with their children will be looked back upon as the dark ages.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard 4h
It's funny that there is no drop in alone when you get kids.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @LowK3y19 5h
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 \ @Coinsreporter 5h
I believe the graph will be an exact opposite for India.
I've found it for comparison.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nitter 5h bot
https://xcancel.com/bryan_caplan/status/1861418481624678659
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