While it seems some spring breakers have already jumped the gun on a “Roaring ‘20s 2.0,” what about the rest of us?
When the coronavirus threat is gone, are we going to be living our best lives?
Are we going to be making up for lost time and partying hard? Here’s what social scientists have to say on the matter:
● Things Are Going To Get Physical. Professor of evolutionary psychology Robin Dunbar is expecting a resurgence in touching. According to Dunbar, we’re all programmed to respond positively to touch, and that evolutionary desire hasn’t gone away. Dunbar is also expecting a major comeback for a greeting that has been wiped off the map. The professor notes, “Handshaking is so ingrained into us from early childhood, and elbow bumps are so awkward and unnatural, that we will just revert to type.”
● A Tale Of Two-Twenties. While there will be the people that overdo it, professor of psychology Dacher Keltner says there will be “people who are introverted, highly sensitive, socially anxious, even fearful” who won’t be into partying it up Gatsby-style. These folks were more comfortable sheltering in place and will most likely keep that lifestyle rolling for the most part.
● Kids Will Bounce Back. There’s been a huge fear that children are missing out on prime socializing opportunities but Dunbar says we shouldn’t worry. “Children are designed to be very resilient and bounce back,” he says. “Irksome it certainly is, and it may exacerbate the condition of those already suffering from depression, or the like. But most will have forgotten all about it in a year or so.”
LET'S GET IT ON!