Does Gen Z Really Care More About That Viral TikTok Than Politics?
FiveThirtyEight Politics
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Exploring Zolennials and Gen Z's Awareness
The chapter delves into the unique characteristics of 'Zolennials', individuals born in the mid to late 1990s, and their position between Millennials and Gen Z. It discusses Gen Z's awareness of current events, contrasting the popularity of a TikTok series with the attention given to traditional news like a Supreme Court ruling. The conversation evaluates polling methods regarding different age groups' interest in news and viral media, challenging assumptions about Gen Z's priorities and engagement.
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