Generation Z and the Lost Art of Thinking
Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of a rare artifact believed to have gone extinct sometime around 2025. The artifact is called a "second thought." According to experts, people once encountered information, reflected on it, questioned it, verified it, and only then formed an opinion. Historians remain divided on whether such behavior actually existed or was merely a myth passed down through ancient civilizations. Today, life has become far more efficient. Why spend hours reading when a fifteen-second video can explain economics, geopolitics, nutrition, psychology, and the meaning of life while somebody dances in the background? Modern wisdom follows a simple process: See headline. Feel emotion. Become expert. No unnecessary thinking required. The average citizen now possesses strong opinions on subjects they discovered approximately three minutes ago. This remarkable achievement has dramatically reduced the burden of education. Universities are reportedly concer...
