<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Mike Bommarito - Society &amp; Demography Bookmarks</title><description>All bookmarks in the Society &amp; Demography category</description><link>https://michaelbommarito.com</link><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 Michael Bommarito</copyright><webMaster>michael.bommarito@gmail.com (Michael Bommarito)</webMaster><managingEditor>michael.bommarito@gmail.com (Michael Bommarito)</managingEditor><ttl>1440</ttl><generator>Astro</generator><docs>http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification</docs><item><title>The Troubling Decline in Conscientiousness</title><link>https://www.ft.com/content/5cd77ef0-b546-4105-8946-36db3f84dc43</link><guid isPermaLink="false">society-and-demography/conscientiousness-decline-ft</guid><description>Analysis of declining conscientiousness levels, especially among young adults, and its implications for career success, relationships, and life outcomes in an era of digital distractions and AI. | Notes: Data-driven analysis showing sustained erosion of conscientiousness, with young adults reporting increased distractibility, carelessness, and reduced commitment-making. Links decline to smartphones, streaming services, and online culture. Notes that conscientiousness advantage may grow with AI, as industrious individuals use LLMs as tutors while others outsource learning entirely. | Tags: Psychology, Personality, Conscientiousness, Young Adults, Digital Media, Social Trends, Mental Health, AI Impact, Workforce, Generation Z, Behavioral Change | Author: John Burn-Murdoch | Source: Financial Times</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Society &amp; Demography</category><category>Psychology</category><category>Personality</category><category>Conscientiousness</category><category>Young Adults</category><category>Digital Media</category><category>Social Trends</category><category>Mental Health</category><category>AI Impact</category><category>Workforce</category><category>Generation Z</category><category>Behavioral Change</category><author>John Burn-Murdoch</author></item></channel></rss>