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Study: Convenience economy drives 30% drop in daily spoken words

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A recent study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science indicates a significant decrease in daily spoken words among individuals, with an average drop of 338 words per year since 2005. This trend, amounting to a nearly 30% reduction over 14 years, is attributed to the rise of the convenience economy, which prioritizes personal time and reduces opportunities for human interaction. Younger individuals, particularly those under 25, show a more pronounced decline in spoken words compared to older adults. AI

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Study: Convenience economy drives 30% drop in daily spoken words

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    We’re ‘me-maxxing’ so much, we’re saying 30% fewer words a day than we did 20 years ago

    From Tom Wolfe's "Me" decade of the 1970s, to the convenience economy of the 2020s, we're "me-maxxing" our time, and we're talking less as a result.

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