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Is Nonchalance Ruining the Gen Z Night Out?

Gen Z isn't satisfied with nightlife and it could be due to their nonchalant behavior.

Buy Now, Pay Later: Is This a Set-Up?

How "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) apps are setting up Gen Z for financial failure.

So, What Is the "Great Lock In"?

A deep dive into Gen Z's "Great Lock In" trend on TikTok.

Why Are People Still Asking for Snapchats?

This article examines how Gen Z’s relationship with Snapchat has evolved—from a teen social staple to a symbol of fleeting, unserious connections. Most now prefer exchanging phone numbers, signaling a shift toward more intentional, mature communication.

The Remake Resurgence: Has Originality Left Hollywood?

A deep dive into the resurgence of remakes in film and television.

Inside 2016-core

A deep-dive into Gen Z's obsession with 2016.

Must We Romanticize Everything?

A deep dive into Gen Z's obsession with romanticizing life.

Bring Back Hobbies – Expeditiously

In a world full of scrolling on social media, Gen Z needs to bring back hobbies.

The Demise of Empathy

This op-ed explores how declining empathy—fueled by social media, individualism, and a hyper-capitalist mindset—threatens to shape the next generation of political leaders and institutions. It argues that rebuilding empathy is essential to creating a more humane and effective future for society and governance.

Why Isn't Gen Z Reading?

An analysis of Gen Z's relationship with reading and literature.

Memology: The Language of the Chronically Online

Besides resilience, humor, and workplace boundaries, one of Gen Z's most powerful skills is speaking in Memes. Because we are the first digitally native generation, we grew up with enough viral memes and videos to literally create our own language. This language is being dubbed "Memology", and we're obsessed with it.