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Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Marketing
fromFortune
5 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
Retirement
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Gen Z are already more bullish than millennials about early retirement-and many think they can quit work for good with just $500,000 | Fortune

Gen Z and millennials are planning for retirement with ambitious savings goals, but many may face challenges in achieving them.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What Are Young People's Most Important Life Goals?

Life History Theory emphasizes the tradeoffs individuals make in allocating energy to survival, growth, and reproduction, highlighting the competitive nature of energy acquisition.
Psychology
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.
#gen-z
fromFortune
3 days ago
E-Commerce

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

fromForbes
2 days ago
Marketing

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

fromFortune
4 days ago
Digital life

Gen Z is engineering an analog future - and it's at least a $5 billion opportunity | Fortune

Careers
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

Gen Z spends more time researching purchases than boomers, with 50% considering items for two or more days before buying.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 days ago

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.
Digital life
fromFortune
4 days ago

Gen Z is engineering an analog future - and it's at least a $5 billion opportunity | Fortune

Gen Z expresses nostalgia for a tech-free past, longing for simpler times before social media and constant connectivity.
Marketing
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Gen Z trusts customer reviews of products over influencer endorsements: new study

Gen Z prioritizes customer reviews and independent validation over influencer content when engaging with brands.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

22 Still-Popular Things That Older People Thought Would Just Be "Quick Fads"

Certain trends and cultural phenomena have persisted far beyond initial expectations of being mere fads.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
1 day ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
Television
fromBustle
2 days ago

Exclusive: Ella Stiller Thinks She's The "Most Millennial Gen Z Ever"

Ella Stiller, a 23-year-old actor, embodies millennial and Gen Z traits while starring in the final season of The Comeback.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Nobody looks like me and sounds like me': flowerovlove redefines what pop stardom means

Joyce Cissé, known as flowerovlove, is a confident South London singer-songwriter making waves in pop music with relatable themes.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Children raised in the 1960s and 70s developed their resilience the same way muscle develops under resistance - not by being protected from the load but by being required to carry it, repeatedly, without assistance, until the carrying became the unremarkable default rather than the exceptional achievement - Silicon Canals

Independence and resilience were fostered in children of the '60s and '70s through unstructured play and learning from failure.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Young people want to come together': experts respond to mass teen meet-ups in Clapham

Teenagers organized chaotic gatherings in London via social media, leading to disorder and arrests, prompting political outrage and calls for action against youth behavior.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

By 2024, the share of same-sex couple households increased to about 1.0% of all U.S. households, or 1.4 million, double the number of same-sex households in 2005.
LGBT
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.
Washington Nationals
fromDefector
1 day ago

Is Konnor Griffin Actually 19 Years Old? Let's Discuss | Defector

Konnor Griffin's age as a 19-year-old MLB prospect is questioned due to various inconsistencies and comparisons to other young players.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

I see you, and it makes me so happy to see you. There is such a disconnect between what we say America is about and what it is right now. True freedom is the freedom to be who we are, and it hurts my heart so much that in some parts of this country, it is unsafe for trans people to do that right now.
SF LGBT
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
fromMashable
5 days ago
Digital life

Big Tech is finally facing a reckoning for what it did to Gen Z and Millennials

Social media has manipulated individual desires, creating a cycle of comparison and addiction that affects everyone, leading to a significant legal reckoning for Big Tech.
Fashion & style
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Consumerism, Conformity, & The Death Of Originality

Social media marketing influences consumer behavior, leading to conformity and potential loss of individuality in personal style.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Digital life
fromMashable
5 days ago

Big Tech is finally facing a reckoning for what it did to Gen Z and Millennials

Social media has manipulated individual desires, creating a cycle of comparison and addiction that affects everyone, leading to a significant legal reckoning for Big Tech.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Gen Z Christian Revival That Wasn't

A young group of Catholics meets weekly at St. Joseph's Church, showing a growing interest in faith among young professionals despite broader trends of religious decline.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Film
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

The controversy around Zendaya's new film explained

The film 'The Drama' transitions from a romantic comedy to a dark narrative with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Respecting how individuals wish to be addressed is essential, as demonstrated by the tribunal ruling in favor of Ilda Esteves against Charles Oppong.
#tiktok
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a generation of men who were taught that providing was the same as loving. And there's a generation of their children who spent years in therapy learning that those aren't the same thing, only to reach an age where they finally understand that for their fathers, inside the architecture they were given, it was. - Silicon Canals

Emotional estrangement between fathers and children stems from generational differences in expressing love and vulnerability.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There is a particular loneliness in being a man whose body never matched the archetype he was taught to aspire to. Not because anyone was cruel about it, but because the world built its furniture, its expectations, and its respect around a size he would never reach. - Silicon Canals

Body image issues in men stem from societal expectations and architectural norms, leading to a profound, often unacknowledged loneliness.
LGBT
fromHuffPost
2 days ago

Heteroflexible Is The Highest Growing Orientation On Feeld. It's Not Without Critics.

Heteroflexible individuals are primarily attracted to the opposite sex but open to same-sex experiences under certain conditions.
Digital life
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals

Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 days ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

The Millennial Baby Names That Already Feel Old (Looking At You, Jessica)

Names perceived as old are simply those held by the oldest living generations, indicating a cyclical trend in naming.
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

These findings indicate that men who perceive the #tradwife movement favorably believe that they rely on women for intimacy and simultaneously resent that this is the case.
Women in technology
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australia's teen social media ban is a flop. But there's no joy in I told you so' | Samantha Floreani

The Australian teen social media ban has failed, with 70% of children still online and no reduction in cyberbullying or abuse.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling

Stress and anxiety hinder teens' future planning, while social media can provide temporary relief but may also lead to doomscrolling and distraction.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it's solely their job to provide financially, research finds

Younger fathers often hold traditional views on gender roles, prioritizing financial provision over caregiving responsibilities.
Relationships
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Trump's Economy Has Come for Sugar Babies

Sugar relationships are evolving to include financial advice as a survival strategy during economic downturns.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

1 in 5 Americans thinks it's 'morally wrong' to be a billionaire-Gen Z in particular finds it distasteful | Fortune

There have never been more billionaires on the planet than in 2026: According to an Oxfam report released earlier this year, there are now more than 3,000 people sitting on 10-digit fortunes. Leading the ranks is Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has a net worth of $659 billion, followed by Alphabet cofounder Larry Page at $264 billion.
Philosophy
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The friends you made between 19 and 24 know a version of you that your current partner, your therapist, and your coworkers will never meet. And the grief isn't about losing those friends. It's about losing access to the person you were with them. - Silicon Canals

Friendships formed between ages 19 and 24 serve as an identity archive, reflecting a version of oneself that no longer exists.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The generation that taught everyone to be strong, stay busy, and never complain is now sitting in quiet living rooms wondering why nobody asks how they're actually doing - Silicon Canals

Silence was taught as a virtue, leading to struggles with vulnerability and mental health in the Silent Generation and early Boomers.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
5 days ago

How To Tell If Your Standards Are, In Fact, Too High

Having standards in dating is important, but excessively high standards can hinder meeting compatible partners.
Women
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

Whoa, Gen Z Guys, Are You Okay?

A global survey reveals 52% of respondents believe gender equality efforts have gone far enough, with support increasing 10% in seven years, particularly among Gen Z males who favor traditional gender roles.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why some Gen Z women are putting work over love and family

Young women prioritize careers over motherhood due to high career costs and workplace challenges associated with being a mother.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful? | Isabel Brooks

Digital and social media impact young women's mental health, but the narrative of complete victimhood is reductive and damaging.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We deserve wrinkles": The fight for trans youth is a fight for a future with trans elders in it - LGBTQ Nation

Restrictive laws and federal proposals limit transgender and nonbinary youths' access to best-practice health care, increasing mental-health harms and suicide risk.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We deserve wrinkles": The fight for trans youth is a fight for a future with trans elders in it - LGBTQ Nation

Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 weeks ago

Gen Z Is Particularly Weird About Relationship Age Gaps. Here's Why.

Age gaps in relationships spark debate among Gen Z, focusing on ethics, consent, and power dynamics.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

What's a Gen X to Do?

Beleaguered Louvre president Laurence des Cars quits after a historic heist under her watch. The next morning, a new leader is announced. It's Christophe Leribault from the Palace of Versailles, a true museum animal who ran a few during his career.
Arts
Marketing
fromCity AM
2 weeks ago

Meet Gen Zalpha: The new generation up-starts reshaping consumer culture

Gen Zalpha, the fusion of young Gen Z and older Gen Alpha, wields significant commercial influence through direct purchases and persuasion over parents, making them a critical target market for brands.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Fewer young Americans support LGBTQ+ protections, survey finds

"Support for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans and same-sex marriage remains high, including among most people of faith," said Melissa Deckman, CEO of the research nonprofit.
LGBT
Mental health
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

The exact age Gen Z consider you 'old', revealed - are you past it?

Gen Z perceives old age beginning at 62, significantly younger than Boomers who believe it starts at 67, reflecting generational differences in aging perceptions.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on gen Z: young men hold startling views about women inequality may be to blame | Editorial

A global survey reveals concerning attitudes among Gen Z men toward women's autonomy, with significant percentages believing women should obey husbands, avoid initiating sex, and defer to male decision-making authority.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Why is everyone so obsessed with gen Z?

Generation Z is the most studied generation due to their unique digital immersion from infancy, distinctive behaviors, and significant economic influence on employers and marketers seeking to understand and reach them.
#gen-z-attitudes
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Gen Z Men Want to Be "Obeyed" By Women

Gen Z men show more regressive attitudes toward gender equality than older generations, with over 30% believing women should obey husbands and 60% feeling burdened by supporting gender equality efforts.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a boomer, I'm shocked by gen Z's attitude towards women something has gone very wrong | Joan Smith

Nearly a third of Gen Z men across 29 countries believe wives should obey husbands, contradicting assumptions that younger generations are more liberal than older ones.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Gen Z Men Want to Be "Obeyed" By Women

Gen Z men show more regressive attitudes toward gender equality than older generations, with over 30% believing women should obey husbands and 60% feeling burdened by supporting gender equality efforts.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a boomer, I'm shocked by gen Z's attitude towards women something has gone very wrong | Joan Smith

Nearly a third of Gen Z men across 29 countries believe wives should obey husbands, contradicting assumptions that younger generations are more liberal than older ones.
Mental health
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
3 weeks ago

Why Gen Z Feel Less Happy Even as Society Gets Richer

Material prosperity and technological advancement have not translated into increased happiness, with younger generations reporting the lowest well-being despite unprecedented access to education, healthcare, and information.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Young Men Aren't the Only Ones Struggling

Young American men face declining educational attainment, rising unemployment, and increased deaths of despair, prompting concern about lost purpose and identity.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

One in three Gen Z men want obedient women

Generation Z men hold the most traditional gender views of any age group, with 31% believing wives should always obey husbands, compared to 13% of Baby boomer men.
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Three simple ways to get your brand in front of Generation Z

To reach Generation Z, advertisers must use digital, data-driven strategies that optimize exposure across multiple touchpoints to capture attention and drive conversions.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Almost a third of Gen Z men agree a wife should obey her husband

Nearly one-third of Gen Z men believe wives should obey husbands and husbands should make important decisions, showing Gen Z men hold more traditional gender role views than Baby Boomer men.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gen Z men twice as likely as baby boomers to believe wives should obey husbands

Generation Z men hold more traditional gender role views than older generations, with nearly a third believing wives should obey husbands and a third wanting final decision-making authority.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The 'perfect' man and woman, according to different generations

'Overall, the research shows that preferences for attractiveness shift from lighter hair in Boomer women to darker hair and more athletic body types in Millennials and Gen Z,' the CREO Clinic explained. 'Men are generally most attractive with inverted triangle or trapezoid shaped builds, while the hourglass figure remains the preferred body type for women. 'Eye colour moves from blue in Boomers to brown in later generations, and wavy hair is typically favoured for men, whereas straight hair is more often preferred for women.'
Fashion & style
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Boomers Have Plenty Of Opinions About Gen Z, But They All Seem To Agree On This One Point

In my opinion, it is harder for young people now. I believe my generation got the last decent kick at the cat. To all my peers who denigrate these young people: who raised them? We did. Or we raised their parents and taught them how to be parents themselves. They're our babies, so perhaps we should take a look in the mirror before we crap on them.
Mental health
Psychology
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Gen Z Says "Jessica" Is The New "Karen" And People Have Strong Feelings About It

Generational name popularity causes certain names to be perceived as 'mean girl' names because greater name prevalence increases chances of encountering unpleasant individuals.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Gen Z Has Chosen This Millennial Name As Their New Version Of "Karen"

The name "Jessica" has become the Gen Z equivalent of "Karen," denoting entitled complainers born in the 1980s and 1990s.
Digital life
fromBustle
2 months ago

I'm Gen Z & Spent A Week Living Like A Millennial In 2016

Recreating a 2016 millennial lifestyle reveals that the era's social energy and constant socializing clash with today's remote work and trend-driven culture.
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