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Gen Z: Unavoidable Nihilism from the Most Rejected Generation

Gen Z: Unavoidable Nihilism from the Most Rejected Generation

Update: 2025-07-29
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Hot take but I think the Gen Z stare mightttt just be a result of being the most rejected generation and an increasing sense that the bar is getting lower for what we can hope and expect for in the future. yipeee highly recommend checking out the full piece.


0:00 - The Gen Z stare is well deserved

0:16 - Open to work!!!!

0:43 - Sincerity is scary

1:24 - Absurdity in the face on uncertainty

1:48 - The most rejected generation

2:49 - premature specialization

4:02 - The abysmal job market

6:02 - College

6:40 - Social rejection

8:15 - What happens to rejected people

9:06 - Short term planning

10:57 - Careless people

13:21 - Comedy and resistance


Referenced media:- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/opinion/rejection-college-youth.html - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZO1B4fZlOw&t=207s


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Gen Z: Unavoidable Nihilism from the Most Rejected Generation

Gen Z: Unavoidable Nihilism from the Most Rejected Generation

Kate Brunotts