Study suggests people are losing 338 spoken words every year and have been for at least 15 years
Why it matters: People are losing 338 spoken words annually, impacting communication and social interaction.
- A new study suggests people are losing 338 spoken words every year.
- This decline has been ongoing for at least 15 years, according to research published in Perspectives on Psychological Science.
- The increasing prevalence of self-checkouts, GPS navigation, and touchscreen ordering kiosks is cited as a contributing factor to the reduction in face-to-face conversation.
New research published in Perspectives on Psychological Science indicates a significant decline in face-to-face conversation, with individuals losing an average of 338 spoken words annually over the past 15 years. This trend is attributed to the rise of automated technologies like self-checkouts and touchscreen kiosks, which reduce opportunities for verbal interaction.
