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Even partying is something Gen Z is optimizing
The ‘ozempicdemic’ and wellness culture are happening alongside a return to drinking and partying
Lately, it feels like everyone online is fixated on one of two extremes. Gen Z either parties too much or not at all. But that’s not really h...
What makes a good first job in the age of AI?
What happens to the first job when AI can increasingly do the work we used to give to people just starting out?
I’ve been thinking a lot about what that means for Gen Z. As entry level, white collar jobs get squeezed, people are also telli...
The Culture War Is Over
The 2026 midterm elections are just weeks away. And while there’s been plenty of attention on Gen Z voters since they swung right in 2024, there’s still a lot that’s misunderstood about this generation.
They’re not just a woke bloc —...
Why Woke Doesn’t Work With Gen Z
Yemisi Egbewole offers one of the sharpest perspectives in our current political climate. She shows up across Cable news and the podcast circuit advocating for moderation in our politics to win over all voters — including young voters.
Bef...
The summer Gen Z learned how to have fun
What this summer’s top trends mean for this fall.
Three months ago, I asked tastemakers and our Gen Z community members to predict the biggest trends of the summer. They were spot on in predicting an IRL summer for the ages. Taking stock o...
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