Why Gen Z Can't Start A Revolution

Why Gen Z Can't Start A Revolution

When we reflect on past revolutions and protests, it seems as though they were much more effective at bringing about positive change than today. Why is this? Using a mix of cultural and environmental factors, I argue why gen z is having trouble starting a revolution we desperately need. Dasia’s video:    • is protesting ineffective? | penny for you...   👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Join my free Discord community:   / discord   🧠 Critical Thinking Masterclass - Think sharper, spot misinformation, and make better decisions: https://cole-hastings.com/criticalthi... 📚 My self help book "The Middle Way": https://geni.us/POKRBU Subscribe To The Channel: http://bit.ly/2qiessH 📱 Connect With Me: ➤ Second Channel:    / @coalhastings   ➤ Newsletter: https://colehastings.substack.com ➤ Instagram:   / colehastings_   ➤ Twitter:   / colehastingss   ➤ Podcast:    / @thehastingsharvest   🎥 My Camera Gear: ➤ Camera: https://geni.us/Q2XQS (Amazon) ➤ All In One Lens: https://geni.us/sW90T2 (Amazon) ➤ A-Roll Lens (for sit-down videos): https://geni.us/cTrA (Amazon) ➤ Camera Microphone: https://geni.us/GyLNQi (Amazon) ➤ Nice Microphone (for sit down videos): https://amzn.to/40OIP8X ➤ Tripod: https://geni.us/tkn0QlQ (Amazon) #genz #protest #videoessay Timestamps: Protests Of The Past: 0:00 Bread And Circuses: 1:56 Modern Entertainment: 5:08 Portrayal Of Bad Stuff Pipeline: 5:43 Emotional Numbness: 6:31 Protesting as Performative: 8:14 The Extreme Divide Between Citizens: 10:22 Entertainment Is Actually Useful: 11:50 Step 1: Gain The Capacity For Change: 12:55 Step 2: Greater Call to Action: 14:01 Step 3: Gain/Find Leverage: 15:30 Where To Find Leverage: 17:05 Hopium: 18:37