I've just spent an hour or two binge-reading your Substack...and maybe this is kind of what you were "warning" against but wow...I really love what you're creating here. Thank you for writing!
There's a definite interest in deep engagement among Gen Z, especially, which often cuts across peoples' expectations. Kids today are as capable of philosophical yearning and self-examination as any other generation, and, in my experience, are affecting as much burnout with the attention economy's relentless demands as we Millenials. The posts and videos they talk about amongst each other are ones which pose durable questions about the world, and how to best live in it; all the dance trends and challenges serve as quick-smash dopamine bait, but they aren't where their heads are at. It'll be interesting to see how deep engagement and deep learning will be fostered going forward - things aren't as bleak as the old-heads might imagine.
I am very much not a gamer, but that was quite a pitch.
Completely agreed on what makes Substack successful. #depthisthenewnovelty
Great piece. I've become so fatigued with Twitter, Instagram, the news, damn near everything.
I've just spent an hour or two binge-reading your Substack...and maybe this is kind of what you were "warning" against but wow...I really love what you're creating here. Thank you for writing!
There's a definite interest in deep engagement among Gen Z, especially, which often cuts across peoples' expectations. Kids today are as capable of philosophical yearning and self-examination as any other generation, and, in my experience, are affecting as much burnout with the attention economy's relentless demands as we Millenials. The posts and videos they talk about amongst each other are ones which pose durable questions about the world, and how to best live in it; all the dance trends and challenges serve as quick-smash dopamine bait, but they aren't where their heads are at. It'll be interesting to see how deep engagement and deep learning will be fostered going forward - things aren't as bleak as the old-heads might imagine.