Financial nihilism, worrying TikTok trends, and a bleak outlook. Here’s why Gen Zers are cashing in–and checking out.

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    “Distraction by way of living in the moment and enjoying life has become a popular coping mechanism for those looking to avoid the ills of late-stage capitalism.”

    Fuck off

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        “66% are only interested in finances as a way to support their other interests in life”

        WTF is money for if it’s not to support other interests in life?! You’ve got to be pretty dead inside if a big $ number in itself is your main fulfilment.

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      Isn’t this the same crap they were mad at millennials for? If living in the moment and enjoying life is bad than what is good?