Understanding Gen Z: Are We Misreading a New Generation?

A thoughtful discussion on generational change, cultural anxiety, digital life, and the shifting meaning of responsibility, protest, and adulthood.

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Gen Z is often branded as entitled, fragile, distracted, or naïve—yet the same generation is also leading protests, questioning outdated systems, and redefining work, identity, and power.
Are we witnessing a decline in values and competence—or are we simply failing to understand a generation shaped by a very different world?
This discussion asks a simple but uncomfortable question: are we judging Gen Z fairly, or misreading them entirely?

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### About Thinkers Forum

Thinkers Forum is a community for respectful, open, and intellectually honest dialogues on complex social, cultural, and ethical issues.

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### We’ll explore

• Is Gen Z genuinely less prepared for adulthood—or are the rules of adulthood changing?
• Why is Gen Z often perceived as “fragile” or “entitled,” and where do these labels come from?
• How do social media, mental health awareness, and digital culture shape Gen Z behavior and values?
• Are Gen Z protests and movements meaningful resistance—or performative activism?
• What do events like student movements and recent protests (globally and regionally) tell us about Gen Z’s political consciousness?
• Is the criticism of Gen Z a repetition of the same generational cycle we’ve seen before?

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### What this is

This is a 1.5–2 hour interactive Google Meet discussion, not a lecture, webinar, or expert panel.
Participants are encouraged to share perspectives, question assumptions, and engage in thoughtful back-and-forth dialogue.

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### Who should attend

• Gen Z individuals curious about how they are perceived—and why
• Millennials and older generations trying to make sense of generational change
• Students, educators, professionals, and parents
• People interested in culture, psychology, politics, and social change
• Anyone who enjoys nuanced discussions rather than quick labels

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### Why attend

Gain fresh perspectives on one of the most debated generations today, challenge your own assumptions, and be part of a balanced, respectful conversation that goes beyond stereotypes.