Modern Wisdom

#543 - Scott Galloway - Why Is This Generation Struggling So Much?

Oct 24, 2022

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Millennials are facing economic challenges and not outperforming their parents, impacting wealth distribution and societal promises.

Policy decisions contribute to the widening wealth gap between older and younger generations, with education costs surging and creating financial burdens.

TikTok's algorithmic design shapes societal narratives and public opinion, raising concerns about potential manipulation and national security issues.

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Generational Wealth Gap

Younger generations, particularly millennials, are facing significant economic challenges as they are not outperforming their parents economically. The share of wealth held by people under 40 has decreased, impacting educational opportunities, home ownership, and financial security. This shift raises concerns about the societal promise of providing a better life for future generations based on hard work and dedication.

Developing Emotional, Physical, and Intellectual Strength in Your 20s and 30s

02:14

The Importance of Taking Back Masculinity

01:23

The Chinese Algorithm on TikTok and the Overwhelming Popularity of the App

01:00

Rejecting the 'Lazy Millennial' Stereotype and Addressing Systemic Issues

02:02

Introduction

4min

Are Your Kids Doing Better Than Your Parents?

4min

Did the Baby Boomers Overachieve?

3min

What Are Your Thoughts on TikTok?

5min

TikTok Content That Is Disintegrating America Is Generating US America

4min

The Chinese Version of TikTok and It's Duyen

3min

The Most Dangerous Person in the World Is a Man Who's Broken and Alone

4min

Are We Concerned Now?

5min

Are We Getting Young Male Syndrome?

2min

10.

Are You Going to End Up With Dangerous Men?

5min

11.

Young Men and the Lack of Male Role Models

2min

12.

Women's Abortion Rights

2min

13.

The Inequities of Capitalism

4min

14.

Is There a Competition for Eyeballs?

2min

15.

The Delta of Persistence and Grit

5min

16.

Social Media and Self-Reporting

3min

17.

What Would You Do if You Were in Your Twenties?

5min

18.

The Most Important Thing You Can Do in Your 20s and 30s

5min

Scott Galloway is a clinical professor of marketing at the New York University Stern School of Business, a public speaker, entrepreneur and an author.

Millennials are the first generation who have not done better than their parents. Educational outcomes, finances, home ownership, mental health and marriage rates are all thrown up in the air. Why has this happened and what can we do about it?

Expect to learn why covid worsened the wealth gap more than it already was, why TikTok is a trojan stallion which should be banned, why news pundits suck so much, what makes a news story go viral, Scott's advice to young people on how to maximise effectiveness in life, the most important things to focus on in order to be happy and much more...

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