Gen Z's Political Numbness Problem
Gen Z's political fatigue is a complex issue, resulting from social media feeds that prioritize spectacle and speed, leading to desensitization and decreased attention span.
The recent incident involving Charlie Kirk, where a clip of him collapsing behind a table after a gunshot went viral, exemplifies this problem. The incident sparked a rapid split into opposing factions, with some expressing gladness at the event and others declaring "this is war."
Following the incident, grifters and disinformation campaigns quickly emerged, spreading false information, including AI-generated videos, fake images, and fabricated witness accounts. These campaigns, linked to Russian and Chinese influence operations, aimed to inflame tensions in the US.
Repeated shocks desensitize attention, while economic pressure and gendered information climates reshape who shows up to vote.
- Fact-checks eventually exposed many of the posts as coordinated disinformation campaigns.
- These campaigns were linked to Russian and Chinese influence operations.
Author's summary: Gen Z's political numbness stems from social media's emphasis on spectacle and speed.
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