You’ve just discovered a new show on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime. You sit down to ‘just watch one episode’. Forty-five minutes later, the episode ends on a dramatic scene, and suddenly the ‘Next episode’ button is glowing on the screen. Before you know it, a whole weekend has disappeared. It feels like the perfect treat: no deadlines, no pressure, just you, the screen and endless storylines.
But every choice comes with an opportunity cost: the value of the next best alternative you give up. When you spend 10 hours watching a TV series, what else could you have done with that time? You might have revised for upcoming exams, gone to the gym, worked a part-time job, caught up with friends or even slept properly. Each of these forgone activities has potential long-term consequences. These might include lower grades, weaker friendships, worse health or less money in your pocket.
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