The Six Generations That Shape Our Society Today

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A lot of theories around generations have focused on major events. But events, most of the time, don't have a long term impact on day to day life. Technology is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about why living today is so completely different from living 100 years ago or even 50 years ago. The developmental trajectory has slowed down from infancy to old age. Children are less independent. Teens are less likely to adult things like get their driver's license at 16. Young adults marry later and have children later settle into their careers later.

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)