What If the World Were a Single Person

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00:00Ever wondered how people all around the world spend their precious 24 hours each day?

00:05Well, you're about to find out!

00:08Time is like a common thread that connects us all.

00:11No matter where we're from, we all have the same 24 hours to work with.

00:16But people from different countries and cultures spend it very differently.

00:20But imagine if the entire world were one person, what would their day look like?

00:25That's the question that Canadian researchers aim to answer.

00:29They wanted to know what the average human's day looks like all around the world.

00:34They collected surveys from over 130 countries, looking at surveys conducted from 2000 to

00:402019.

00:41Anyway, researchers combed through surveys about people's daily routines and even gathered

00:46information about jobs and economic activities.

00:50So what are your theories?

00:52Do you think it's going to be a boring work-sleep-repeat cycle?

00:56Surprisingly, not at all.

00:57In reality, it turns out that we spend more than a third of our time on things that make

01:02us feel good and keep us healthy.

01:05Researchers simplified time into 4 categories to make it super easy to understand.

01:10First up, we have sleep and bed rest.

01:12There's nothing particularly surprising here.

01:15An average adult sleeps about 9 hours a day.

01:19We know that this is a norm for healthy sleep, but if you think about it, it turns out that

01:24sleep takes up a huge chunk of our day.

01:27It's a bit sad that we need it so much.

01:29Just imagine how many things we could've gotten done if we didn't.

01:32Next, we have direct human outcomes.

01:35This category covers things that directly affect us as individuals.

01:39It includes activities like eating, hanging out with friends, taking care of ourselves,

01:44and having fun.

01:45You know, all the stuff that makes us feel good.

01:48And not only that, these activities include everything from working, education, and personal

01:53growth to socializing and watching TV.

01:56The researchers discovered that we dedicate just over 9 hours each day to these things.

02:02In this magical 9.4 hours of our day, we do so many cool things.

02:07We take care of ourselves and others through hygiene and grooming.

02:11We also spend time on healthcare, including looking after our own well-being and taking

02:16care of our loved ones.

02:17Work, schooling, academic and private sector research, exercising, socializing, meals,

02:23hobbies, and even engaging with the media are all part of this awesome mix.

02:28Now, let's break it down even further.

02:31About half of this time, which is about 4.6 hours, is spent on passive, interactive, and

02:37social activities.

02:39Think of catching up with friends or reading a fantastic book.

02:42Wahoo for fun times!

02:44Eating delicious meals takes up around 1.6 hours.

02:48It's essential to fuel our bodies and enjoy the wonders of food.

02:52School and research add another 1.1 hours to the mix because learning never stops.

02:58And here's an interesting twist – certain activities seem to be universal, regardless

03:03of a country's wealth.

03:05Hygiene and grooming, as well as mealtimes, remain consistent across low-income and high-income

03:11countries.

03:12Well, it makes sense if you think about it.

03:14Our basic necessities bring us all together, no matter where we're from.

03:19But it's still pretty cool.

03:20Of course, keep in mind that there are variations between individuals and cultures.

03:25Everyone has their unique way of spending time.

03:28But when we zoom out and look at the big picture globally, these activities stay pretty consistent.

03:35Next on the list, we have organizational outcomes.

03:38This is all about being productive and getting things done.

03:41It includes tasks like working, studying, organizing, and managing our lives.

03:46Basically, it's all the stuff we do to keep our lives running smoothly.

03:50Let's break it down.

03:53Organizational outcomes include everyday activities like grocery shopping, getting from one place

03:58to another, paying bills, accessing government services, and handling all kinds of administrative

04:04stuff, as well as travel and administration.

04:07It's the nitty-gritty of managing our lives and taking care of practical matters.

04:13In our average human day, we spend just over 2 hours on these important tasks.

04:18Now, here's an interesting twist.

04:20Despite the diversity of countries and cultures around the world, commuting times seem to

04:25be remarkably similar.

04:27We might've expected significant variations, but the research team discovered that commuting

04:32times are remarkably universal.

04:35So on average, we spend about 1 hour each day moving from one place to another.

04:41This finding has caught their attention.

04:43Further research is already underway to dig deeper into this fascinating aspect of our

04:48lives.

04:49The mysteries of travel and its impact on our daily routines are being unraveled as

04:54we speak.

04:55And it seems like, even though these activities may seem mundane, they play a crucial role

05:00in keeping our lives running smoothly.

05:03And lastly, we have external outcomes.

05:06This category is about things we do that affect the world around us.

05:10It includes activities like commuting, participating in the economy, and being part of the bigger

05:16picture.

05:17In other words, these are the activities that aim to create changes in the world outside

05:21of ourselves.

05:22Now, here are some examples.

05:24Agriculture and fishing, preparing and serving food, mining, working with lumber, tapping

05:30into fossil fuels and renewable energy, constructing and maintaining buildings and infrastructure,

05:36keeping our living spaces clean, tending to our pets and gardens, and managing waste.

05:41It's a whole bunch of stuff that affects the world around us.

05:45So how much time do you think you devote to this every day?

05:48Well, research shows that in our daily lives, we spend a whopping 3.4 hours on these tasks.

05:55Here's where things get interesting.

05:57These activities reveal some salient differences between low-income and high-income countries.

06:03In the lowest-income countries, people spend an average of over 1.5 hours each day growing

06:09and collecting their own food.

06:10It's a massive amount of human labor required to meet their food needs.

06:15But as countries become wealthier and more advanced, things change.

06:20In the highest-income countries, farming is accomplished in less than 5 minutes per day

06:24on average.

06:26Can you believe it?

06:27The wonders of technology and mechanization free up over an hour of time.

06:32So let's appreciate the challenging work that goes into providing food, raw materials,

06:37construction, and other similar tasks.

06:40This data also shows us that as we progress and become more industrialized, we gain precious

06:46hours in our day.

06:48We have more time to explore, create, and enjoy the world around us.

06:53Time becomes our ally, allowing us to pursue other passions and adventures.

06:59So here's what an average human's day looks like.

07:03They spend 9 hours sleeping, around 9.5 hours on things that are important and fun to them,

07:09around 2 hours organizing stuff, and around 3.5 hours affecting the bigger world around

07:15them.

07:16Pretty cool, isn't it?

07:17How does it compare to your daily routine?

07:20By the way, when researchers began their study, they started with Australia and New

07:25Zealand and got some surprising results.

07:28For example, Australians love to socialize.

07:31On average, they spend about 5 hours each day engaging with people and enjoying various

07:36activities.

07:37That's slightly above the global average.

07:40They have a knack for going out, exploring museums, watching sports, and simply hanging

07:45out with their friends.

07:46It's all part of our social fabric.

07:49Interestingly, this trend of social activities, aligning with GDP, holds true not only for

07:55Australia, but globally as well.

07:58The study's lead author highlights that the activities we humans engage in, and the

08:03time we spend on these activities, shape our societies and personal well-being.

08:08It's remarkable how the universal notion of time allows us to compare ourselves with

08:13people around the world and across different time periods.

08:17From sleep to socializing, we've learned some interesting insights about the average

08:22human day worldwide and how it compares to life in Australia.

08:26Remember, time is precious, so choose how you spend it wisely.

08:31Whether you're catching some Zs or enjoying quality time with friends, make the most of

08:36each moment.

08:37Stay curious, keep exploring, and embrace the wonderful tapestry of activities that

08:42make up our daily lives.

08:48That's it for today, so hey, if you pacified your curiosity, then give the video a like

08:53and share it with your friends.

08:55Or if you want more, just click on these videos and stay on the Bright Side!

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