Social media and other addictive Internet sites - people are constantly glued to them, even on their work, which decreases their productivity. Social media also cause depression in many people, because they not only procrastinate, but also constantly compare their life to others, which leads to dissatisfaction. Also social media are good at spreading lies and fakes, which can have negative effects on the economy - anti-vax panic, anti-GMO, political manipulation and so on.
First time I came to this thread and thankfully I read a lot of positive ways on how we can help even in just small ways for our economy to grow.
Thank you hatsheput for making me remember that.
Social media. When you look at it, most that are using it are kids. Why? Their Mom and Dad will give them a smartphone in their younger years just by accomplishing a little thing.
Some parents would do this to escape from giving disciplines for their kids. They will stay silent just using their smartphones the whole day.
Not a good view. I still prefer kids playing in dirt, rain or mud. Let them grow with a healthy body.
Yes, that could change the economy once they grew.