The Silent Generation: A Misnomer

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There's a very common perception that boomers are all rich and powerful. And that is absolutely not the case. There were lots of boomers who really struggled during, especially, you know, that time in the 80s when there was a transition to even a service based economy. So boomers experienced that many of them when they were young adults and heading into their 30s at a time when it was at least felt too late to change course.

Curtis is joined by the world’s leading expert on generational distinctions, Dr. Jean Twenge. They discuss the five major generations shaping our society, with a special focus on Gen Z. The conversation provides insight and practical help for parents, managers, and anyone else interacting across generational lines. Listen especially for Jean’s top advice for parents on how to keep smartphones from destroying your child’s mental health.

Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America's Future by Jean Twenge

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? (The Atlantic)

After Babel (Jonathan Haidt’s Substack that is examining the impact of smartphone on the mental health of Gen Z)

How Low Can America’s Birth Rate Go Before It’s A Problem? (from FiveThirtyEight)