Changes in the World Since the Pandemic

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What was one of the main changes to our lives during the pandemic?

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Working and studying from home.

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What did companies, schools, and colleges worldwide have to do during the pandemic?

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Shut down, sometimes very suddenly and for a long time.

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What positive aspect did people find while working from home?

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Better work-life balance.

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What did an economist refer to as a 'ticking time bomb for inequality'?

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The job losses experienced by workers in areas like hospitality and tourism.

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How did the pandemic affect children from poorer families regarding education?

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They couldn't access online learning and often lacked their own rooms or devices.

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How did people's sense of time change during the pandemic?

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40% felt time was passing more slowly, while another 40% felt it was moving faster.

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What percentage of people experienced no change in their sense of time during the pandemic?

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20%.

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What happened to gyms and sports facilities during the pandemic?

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They closed, leading to exercise becoming an at-home activity.

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What did many people turn to for a sense of peace and well-being during the pandemic?

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Nature.

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What role did social media play during the pandemic?

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It was the main way of keeping people connected, with TikTok providing entertainment.