Gen Z's Political Numbness Problem
Gen Z's political fatigue is not just apathy, but a result of social media feeds that prioritize spectacle and speed, leading to desensitization and manipulation.
A recent example of this phenomenon was the reaction to a video of Charlie Kirk collapsing after a gunshot, which sparked rapid polarization and the spread of misinformation.
- Grifters took advantage of the tragedy, sharing fake images, AI-generated videos, and fabricated witness accounts.
- Fact-checks revealed that many of these posts were part of coordinated disinformation campaigns linked to Russian and Chinese influence operations.
The usual churn of grifters taking advantage of the tragedy, complete with fabricated witness accounts, doctored timelines and fabricated "expert analysis" that contradicted basic facts already confirmed by law enforcement and eyewitnesses on the ground.
This highlights the need to address the economic pressure and gendered information climates that affect who shows up to vote and how they engage with politics.
Author's summary: Gen Z's political numbness stems from social media's emphasis on spectacle and speed.
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