We've optimized face muscles to do the work our thumbs could do in a nanosecond — evolution really said 'let's downgrade'.
The 'Gen Z stare' — and the decline of saying things out loud
The Washington Post examines the 'Gen Z stare'—a blank, unblinking expression used to convey disapproval or disbelief without words. The piece argues that this silent communication style reflects a broader cultural shift away from verbal confrontation and toward non-verbal cues, fueled by digital habits where reactions are typed, not spoken.
Source: The 'Gen Z stare' — and the decline of saying things out loud — The Washington Post
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