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There is someone who's the first and oldest member of gen Z, and they have absolutely no clue that's the case. (lemm.ee)
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[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Contemporary generation labels are the new astrology, categories that use vague Barnum statements that can apply to anyone. Generational labels applied in an historic context can provide new insights, but the more arbitrary the boundary for inclusion the more arbitrary the properties of the group and more likely to confirm bias than provide new ideas about common beliefs or characteristics within the group not experienced or shared by others.