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Jackson Hartley

Business

Zoom Room to Boardroom: Top Virtual Interview Tips for Gen Z

Nail your next Zoom interview with these Gen Z–friendly tips—from tech setup and styling to body language and follow-ups. Here’s how to bring your best self to the virtual job hunt.
Culture

Sweat, Selfies, and Social Clout: Inside Gen Z's Fitness Hangout Culture

Gen Z is trading nightclubs for nature trails and group selfies for gym mirrors. Here’s why sweaty workouts and fitness challenges are the new go-to hangouts for America's most wellness-obsessed generation.
Business

Top AI-Powered Careers Gen Z Should Know in 2025

AI is transforming the job market, creating new roles like prompt engineers and AI content creators. Discover how Gen Z can thrive with the right skills in an AI-powered future.
Culture

Why Gen Z's Slang Is More Than Just Words—It's Culture

Gen Z isn’t just creating slang—we’re building culture, identity, and connection through the words we use. Dive into how this generation’s unique language strengthens community and sparks global influence.
Tech

Trapped in the Algorithm: Gen Z's Journey Into Conservative Content

Explore how Gen Z users, often without realizing it, are being drawn into MAGA-adjacent content through subtle algorithmic suggestions. Discover the real-world impact of social media echo chambers.
Culture

Recessioncore: How Gen Z's Memes Became the New Market Indicators

Forget Wall Street—Gen Z’s spotting recessions through fashion trends, beauty routines, and meme aesthetics. Welcome to Recessioncore, where culture and economics collide in the feed.
Lifestyle

Marry for Money? How Gen Z's Real‑World Romance Is All About Economics

Gen Z views marriage as a strategic partnership shaped by economic realities. Learn why financial stability is taking center stage in modern romance—from debt pressures to shared goals—and how this trend reflects real‑world practical thinking.
Lifestyle

The Reality of Buying a Home in Gen Z: Big Dreams, Bigger Debts

Despite carrying an average of $94K in debt, Gen Z still dreams of homeownership. Explore how financial hurdles, market shifts, and creative alternatives are reshaping the way this generation plans for a place of their own.
Lifestyle

Why Gen Z Is Renting Friends—and Loving It

Feeling lonely? You’re not alone. Gen Z is turning to friend-renting apps like RentAFriend and Poppi to find companionship, emotional support, and low-pressure connection—with zero strings attached.
Lifestyle

Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Cash Stuffing in 2025

Gen Z is reviving cash stuffing in 2025 as a way to fight digital overspending and take control of their money. Learn how this envelope budgeting method is making a major comeback.
Culture

The Rise of Bare Beating: Gen Z's Public Transport Pet Peeve

Bare beating is the latest public transport annoyance, with commuters forced to listen to loud audio from strangers. Discover why Gen Z is calling for change—and maybe even fines.
Culture

Why Elon, Google, and Meta Are Building Company Towns Again

Company towns are back—but this time it’s Google, Meta, and Musk building them. Discover why Gen Z needs to rethink what it means to live, work, and rent all under one corporate brand.
Curious Minds

Why the Internet Feels Divided: Gen Z's Guide to Digital Borders

As digital borders tighten and governments clash over internet control, Gen Z is stuck navigating a divided web. Here’s how the new online Cold War affects everything—from your TikTok scroll to your global freedom.
Curious Minds

Conclave 2025: The Mysterious Process of Picking the Next Pope

Discover the hidden world of the Conclave, where cardinals meet in complete secrecy to elect the next pope. Learn how the process works, who the top candidates are, and why this decision could reshape the future of the Catholic Church.
Lifestyle

How Gen Z Builds Personal Connections

Learn how Gen Z is transforming networking by prioritizing authenticity, creativity, and genuine engagement. Discover how to build real, lasting personal connections in a digital world.
Business

Currency Freedom Is Here — And Gen Z Is Leading the Charge

Gen Z is rewriting the financial rulebook. From blockchain to BRICS Pay, discover how global finance is becoming more decentralized, inclusive, and accessible—with tools like Rates.fm making money moves smarter than ever.