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Despite Having Unprecedented Access To Technology, Generation Z Is Already Bored (thedailybeast.com)
Taylor Lorenz, writing for The Daily Beast: There is a notion among older people that teens, with their smartphones and unlimited internet access, never experience boredom. CNN and other media outlets have repeatedly declared that smartphones have killed boredom as we know it. But today's teens are still bored, often incredibly so. They're just more likely to experience a new type of boredom: phone bored.
As members of what has been dubbed "Generation Z," a cohort that spans those born roughly between the years 1998 and 2010, today's teens and tweens have had unparalleled access to technology. Many have had smartphones since elementary, if not middle school. They've grown up with high-speed internet, laptops, and social media.
It's tempting to think that these devices, with their endless ability to stimulate, offer salvation from the type of mind-numbing boredom that is so core to the teen experience. But humans adapt to the conditions that surround them, and technical advances are no different. What seemed novel to one generation feels passe to the next. To many teens, smartphones and the internet have already lost their appeal.
As members of what has been dubbed "Generation Z," a cohort that spans those born roughly between the years 1998 and 2010, today's teens and tweens have had unparalleled access to technology. Many have had smartphones since elementary, if not middle school. They've grown up with high-speed internet, laptops, and social media.
It's tempting to think that these devices, with their endless ability to stimulate, offer salvation from the type of mind-numbing boredom that is so core to the teen experience. But humans adapt to the conditions that surround them, and technical advances are no different. What seemed novel to one generation feels passe to the next. To many teens, smartphones and the internet have already lost their appeal.
Damn kids, get back on my lawn so I can kick you off
You're not properly bubblewrapping the children. Outside is dirty, messy and dangerous. Something Bad Might Happen!!!!! (tm)
We MUST give up our liberties for security!
Agent K: A *person* is smart. People are dumb, stupid, panicky animals, and you know it.
There is a whole planet to explore.
Put down the phone and look at the actual planet they are on.
If THAT bores you look up at night at the Universe.
Cool! Is there an app for that ?
It has all to do with having hobbies that aren't passive consummation.
Honestly, that's my favourite type of consummation. Let her do all the hard work.
Just stay the fuck off my lawn!
You can't tell me where to zoom in on google maps!
"That's the way to do it" - Punch
The world is a dangerous place, we must harden all things to prevent bad things from happening. It all starts with mothers bubblewrapping their kids and not allowing them to go outside and play.
Here, have an iPad and watch another episode of that show. It is much safer than playing with Jimmy across the street. His parents are Republicans!
Agent K: A *person* is smart. People are dumb, stupid, panicky animals, and you know it.