Horrifying model predicts what we will look like by 2050 if we keep up this one habit

When you ask people about their daily habits, they’re likely to tell you about their sleep schedule, their exercise regimen, and perhaps how many books they try to read on a weekly or even a monthly basis.

But how many people would admit to spending hours doomscrolling on social media every single day, clicking ‘like’ on TikTok videos despite only watching the three-second hook?

According to data published earlier this year, the average Joe spends a grand total of 2 hours and 24 minutes flicking through apps like Instagram and X every single day.

That roughly works out as 817.6 hours a year, or 34 days, if you want to look at it in simpler terms.

If we continue these worrying screen time habits, our posture and appearance could suffer, as reported by experts from the walking app WeWard.

There's no denying the importance phones have in our day-to-day life (Getty stock images)

The team behind the app, which gamifies walking and offers a financial reward if you get your steps in, has used artificial intelligence (AI) to create Sam, a human of 2050 who has seemingly spent his life behind his phone screen.

His characteristics include signs of hair loss, weight gain around his abdomen, joint stiffness due to limited mobility, and extremely poor posture.

Speaking about the possible looking-glass future of avid tech users, WeWard said: “If you're looking for something frightening this Halloween, look no further than what could be our future if we continue to place convenience over daily movement.

“Backed by medical research, Sam illustrates the long-term physical impact and health risks that result from a life defined by limited mobility, excessive screen use, and convenience-driven habits.”

As well as physical changes, an inactive lifestyle can cause a truckload of medical issues, according to Medline Plus.

Sam is supposedly a citizen from 2050 who has spent too much time scrolling on his electronic devices (WeWard)

Too much time spent being sedentary can cause obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure, as well as increase the risk of strokes, certain cancers, including colon and breast, and feelings of depression and anxiety.

The good news is that it is never too late to get moving, both inside and outside the home.

If you’re a serial TV watcher, consider starting to lift hand weights or pedalling a spin bike as a form of habit stacking.

Walking, swimming, and the elliptical trainer are all considered low-impact aerobic exercises. These are easy on the joints and can be sustained for extended periods, as per the British Heart Foundation.

If you’re looking for ways to reduce your screen time, it may be worth putting a timer on social media apps or picking up different hobbies to keep your mind busy.

These could range from building LEGO to cooking up a storm in the kitchen.