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TED Radio Hour

What's driving generations apart—and ideas to bring them together

Jun 21, 2024
Experts like Scott Galloway, Louise Mabulo, and Derenda Schubert discuss bridging the gap between generations, addressing issues like economic disparities, wealth gaps, youth discontent, and the importance of community in fostering connections across ages.
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  • Generational wealth gap is widening, challenging rising prosperity expectations.
  • Understanding, empathy, and shared prosperity are crucial to bridge generational divides.

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Challenging Economic Realities for Younger Generations

American capitalism's promise of each generation surpassing the previous one economically is questioned by Scott Galloway, signaling a broken system. While post-WWII saw most children surpassing their parents economically, today it's merely a coin flip. Gen Z faces student debt, housing issues, and stagnant wages due to wealth transfer to the elderly, leading to financial insecurity and discontent.

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