All The Feels Jun 22, 2017 gen z social life friends social media ... . Obviously, there will always be rude, insensitive people in the world but for the most part, I feel that people are kind.ANDREW, 20, U.S.As true digital natives who practically grew up with a smartphone in hand, Zs are used to interacting through a screen. Not only are they fluent in digital communication, they’re even choosing it over interacting IRL in some circumstances (see Social Live). While there are concerns that this will negatively impact their emotional intelligence, or EQ, their digitally ...
Overboredom Jun 19, 2017 career gen z media & entertainment relationships social media ... revolution began, to eight seconds in 2016, meaning goldfish are now beating humans with their estimated nine-second spans. While some might regard shortened spans as a degradation of culture or human intelligence, it may actually spell the start of an era in which the most media-savvy generation in history sets new standards for “quality” entertainment. One could argue that Zs’ attention isn’t worse than earlier cohorts—it’s actually better because their speed of evaluation is faster. It’s not ...
Gaming The System Jun 17, 2017 gaming gen z eSports ... ;recognize how eSports can teach young adults important skills and prepare them for a growing industry. eSports As A College Sport More than 34 colleges and universities in the U.S. offer eSports as a varsity sport, with many awarding players scholarships. University of California-Irvine, University of Utah, Miami University, and Robert Morris University are among the institutions with top programs. - Gaming Helping Mental Health & Emotional Intelligence - Project: Evo Project: EVO ...
Robot Relations Jun 16, 2017 career gen z technology school ... Advancements in artificial intelligence are shaping Gen Zs’ development and preparing them for the jobs of the future—although sometimes impacting their personal privacy.Like Rosie from The Jetsons, A.I.-powered machines are becoming modern-day nannies. The youngest Gen Zs are already turning to Siri and Alexa for information the way older generations turned to parents or teachers, and as artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, it is poised to impact not only how Zs relate to the ...
Sports Clubbing Mar 26, 2017 alcohol play social life friends nightlife sports ... are also young adults’ preferred form of nightlife because they’re a natural connector. Many young people, particularly younger Ys and teen Zs, struggle when it comes to socializing in real life because their digitally-led lives contributes to a lack of emotional intelligence (EQ). However, sports can alleviate this problem because they not only offer an event for people to come together offline, but also gives them a topic and guides their discussion. A 28-year-old man from New York acknowledged ...
Video Game Time Mar 22, 2017 gaming competitions eSports ... star, and young gamers are looking to improve their skills in this quest. Think about offering or sponsoring tools, resources, or training programs to help players up their game. - eSports Leagues & Competitions - ESL Based in Cologne, Germany, ESL was founded in 2000. It has had a significant impact on professional gaming, creating several technological advancements including anti-cheating software and APIs that gather game and player data. In 2016, ESL partnered with Intel to establish AnyKey ...
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IRL (In Real Live) Dec 11, 2016 media & entertainment events festivals TV ... people, participating in conversations, and that they want to learn and grow. We continuously hear from young people that they want to have intellectual discussions with others in real life, even with those whose opinions differ from their own. Many are hosting and attending salons and gatherings for this purpose given that they’re open-minded and want opportunities to flex their brain and challenge themselves. It’s for this reason that they also want to consume at-home entertainment in public ...
Mix Masters Dec 07, 2016 media & entertainment interactive music social media ... a different time period. Young people have an open-source mindset in which they don’t consider intellectual property as belonging to anyone; rather, they see IP as something to build from, manipulate, and create anew, and they’re applying this vision to entertainment. With or without others’ permission, they’re looking to take the creative work that brands and people produce and add their own flair to build upon the original and turn it into something fresh. As young people admire creativity ...
Less Is Morality Dec 04, 2016 media & entertainment ethics TV ... discussion of the problem it presents.In any entertainment, such as books, TV programmes, or films, there is usually a moral message deep within, but if it is overt, like it might have been in the past, that's a bit of a turn-off. I like to pick up on moral messages in a more intellectual way, in my own way. I don't like to be patronized. NICK, 33, UKWe first saw this interest in devising creative solutions to fictional problems a few years ago when youth found enjoyment in ...