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The Economist @economist.com

Our analysis of a long-running survey shows that cohorts have become more unhappy as they have reached middle age. Generation X and millennials have slid into mid-life malaise earlier than boomers did, though

sep 1, 2025, 7:40 pm • 14 2

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Chs Yank @chsyank.bsky.social

I just love when they try to categorize a generation. They usually have the wrong take. I guess it is the author expanding on their own feelings.

sep 1, 2025, 8:34 pm • 0 0 • view
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VincePat @vincepat.bsky.social

Think is has anything to do with smartphones?

sep 1, 2025, 8:06 pm • 0 0 • view
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andrewrockwell.bsky.social @andrewrockwell.bsky.social

Probably more to do with a lack of economic opportunities.

sep 1, 2025, 8:17 pm • 0 0 • view
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Ray McKigney @raymckigney.bsky.social

Dude's too lazy to walk to the loo.

sep 1, 2025, 7:52 pm • 0 0 • view