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Richard Baldwin points out a significant shift in social media usage trends. According to Baldwin, time spent on social media peaked in 2022, with young people being the first to reduce their usage.
While social media hours continue to rise in the US, this trend does not extend globally. Baldwin emphasizes how platforms have transitioned from fostering connection to promoting isolation and distraction, marking a profound change in their impact.
Baldwin’s observations on shifting social media dynamics fit within a larger narrative of global change, akin to his examination of how US tariffs continue to shape both investment spending and the trade deficit. His perspective on societal behavior also complements earlier analysis of China’s manufacturing power shifts post-COVID, highlighting the interconnected evolution of technology, policy, and economic structures worldwide.