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Why We’re Trading Screens for Legos and Sewing Kits | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kathy Neilian explores the surprising cultural shift where adults are trading screen time for tactile hobbies like Lego building, sewing, and RC cars. As digital fatigue reaches a peak, sales for these physical toys have surged, with Lego’s revenues jumping by twenty-one percent in a single year. This is not merely a passing trend but a collective psychological response to the constant noise of social media, algorithms, and global anxiety. The episode examines why reconnecting with hands-on play offers a profound sense of restoration, agency, and mental…
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