澳大利亚完成2026年人口普查后，《悉尼晨报》一位评论作者提出了一个带有讽刺意味的建议：为成年人创建类似于NAPLAN（澳大利亚中小学教育质量评估）的测试体系[1]。这一提议源于作者对当代成人在数字时代面临挑战的反思。
该评论文章通过一系列虚构的测试题目，讽刺现代成年人的各种问题[1]。作者指出成人存在的困境包括：注意力无法持续超过47秒、难以进行基本社交互动、无法接受批评、容易陷入阴谋论思维等[1]。这些虚构测试题还触及过度依赖手机、社交焦虑和对人工智能的过度依赖等现象[1]。通过这种方式，作者以幽默笔调反思了现代社会中成年人所面临的情感智力和社交能力的挑战。
Following the completion of Australia's 2026 census, during which citizens provided information including details about gender identity, a Sydney Morning Herald columnist has proposed an unconventional solution to assess adult competence in the modern era.[1] The commentator humorously suggests establishing an "adult NAPLAN"—drawing a parallel to the National Assessment Program–Literacy and Numeracy that evaluates school students—to test emotional intelligence, social skills, and adults' ability to navigate contemporary life.[1]
The proposed assessment would use satirical hypothetical test questions to highlight perceived shortcomings in how modern adults function in a digitally connected society.[1] According to the columnist, these deficiencies include an inability to maintain focus for more than 47 seconds, difficulty engaging in ordinary social interactions, struggles with accepting criticism, and susceptibility to conspiracy theory thinking.[1] The commentary uses these fictional evaluation criteria to critique broader challenges facing today's adults, including excessive smartphone dependency, social anxiety, and over-reliance on artificial intelligence.[1]