How many times do you think you take a look at your phone a day? 10? 15? 20? Do you think that your devices distract you from your life? Well according to a study done by Asurian, the average American checks their phone 96 times a day. The average American also spends roughly 7 hours on screens a day, which for most people, is going to be half of the hours they're spending awake. The average American also spends more than 2 hours on social media every day.
With the start of the pandemic, screen times increased dramatically. This was probably due to the amount of time people were forced to stay inside, but possible affected by online classes and meetings. However, with the lockdown over, screen times haven't really gone down too much, and the screen time of the world keeps rising.
However, screens aren't just for entertainment. People rely on screens for communication, education, and all sorts of things. Uni's curriculum would completely break without screens. The modern world practically runs on screens. Screens provide jobs for people like content creators, artists, and many other people. They wouldn't have their jobs without people using screens to view their work.
Recently, I went to a concert at Krannart played by Lang Lang, a very famous pianist. And the reason I mention this is because during the concert, there was an absurd amount of people on their phones. The tickets to this concert were sold out in minutes, so it's crazy to think that so many people were on their phones instead of taking in the experience. While it's true that the concert may be boring to some (it was a whole hour of Bach), it is expected at a concert like this to have your phones away. This really showed to me how addicting and distracting phones can be.
I would say that for the general population, screens definitely get in the way of life. For some, screens may have a positive benefit, and help them in some way. However, for the rest of the world, screens are more a waste of time.
https://www.asurion.com/press-releases/americans-check-their-phones-96-times-a-day/
https://www.comparitech.com/tv-streaming/screen-time-statistics/
This is a very interesting blog. This topic is especially relevant after the COVID-19 pandemic. I found the statistic about Americans spending 7 hours a day on screens especially ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteI found this blog to be very interesting and honestly very realistic. I think that you bring up a very valid point about people's job depending on screens. Not only are they a tool, but especially after the pandemic, have become a source of income to so many.
ReplyDeleteI think you have a lot of great points in this blog. Many professions depend on electronics and today's society is becoming ever more dependent on them. Many people underestimate just how much time they spend on just one electronic device, but it's sometimes necessary. The idea of buying tickets to go to a concert and then spend more time on phones is incredible.
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DeleteCool blog, this is a pretty realistic and practical take on screens. I thought it was really interesting how screen times rose over COVID and stayed up even after lockdown. The average American checking their phone 96 times a day was also pretty surprising.
ReplyDeleteThis blog was really well written and talks about a popular real-life related subject. To think the average person spends half their awake day on their phone is even think about, but alas, it is reality. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThis blog is quite realistic. I spend more time on my phone than I do sleeping every day, and I probably check it more than I should. I loved how you used a real-life incident to demonstrate how realistic it was. I'd also be the one on the phone at the piano concert.
ReplyDeleteI like how this blog brings to reality the problems with screens through the concert example. I have definitely had problems with checking my phone, but I am glad I do not fall into the seven hour average. For the concert maybe the people were recording or on social media which they should instead enjoy the moment.
ReplyDeleteThis blog post is interesting. It seems realistic that people spent more time on their phones during the start of COVID because people were staying at home. I thought it was crazy that the average American spends 7 hours every day on their phone.
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