The Commentary Magazine Podcast Hey, What Gen Are You From?
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Dec 30, 2024 In this holiday special, the panel dives into generational divides, exploring how technology and social media shape identities. Personal anecdotes illuminate the unique experiences of Gen X and Millennials, emphasizing their diverse cultural impacts. The evolution of gaming and its significance across ages is discussed, alongside reflections on gift-giving practices influenced by generational marketing. Memorable encounters with notable figures, including a summer camp meeting with Solzhenitsyn, reveal the lasting impressions that shape creativity and personal growth.
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Generational Divide
- Josh Strike, a frequent listener, identifies more with those who grew up without smartphones or social media as teens.
- He observes John Podhortz is the oldest and often references growing up in the 60s and 70s.
Pay Phone Generation
- Abe Greenwald feels like the last generation to heavily rely on pay phones.
- He grew up in a world more similar to the 1950s than today, yet has spent half his life in the modern world.
Gen X Memories
- Christine Rosen identifies more with Gen X, despite technically being a millennial.
- She remembers the Reagan presidency and the Challenger explosion, solidifying her Gen X affiliation.