Odysseys on The World

A generation often accused of being lazy, apolitical, entitled, and screen-obsessed—that is Gen Z. The Nepal protests have everyone 'shooketh' about Gen Z's attitude towards politics. Was it only because their social media was taken away, or were other reasons involved? The Nepalese government banned 26 major social media platforms for not following national protocol and not registering under the new rules. Their reason—cybercrime, hate speech and misinformation. If we simply omit these problems rather than finding solutions, growth is impossible. This was just the trigger event. The government was more concerned with serving elite families than empowering the ordinary youth or giving them a chance to speak. Many educated young people were turned down for jobs, leading to demotivation of the youth. An erratic government with changing policies and leaders was fooling them no more; they were constantly reminded of failed promises and unfulfilled progress. A democratically ele...

 You Only Live Once. The catchphrase of the youth seems to be catching on with everyone. It's the excuse to cannonball off a cliff and to live your life to the fullest. What could it mean in the long run? A seemingly innocent phrase is having some definite consequences. According to RBI's latest data, the gross financial savings of an Indian household has decreased from 3.05 lakh crores to 2.59 lakh crores from 2020-21 to 2021-22. That's alot for just one year. This declining culture comes from the increasing spending on seemingly insipid things.  In India alone, the average monthly per capita consumer spending in urban areas increased to $73 from $30 (approx). This pattern, if continued, could lead to serious economic issues, as the citizens would not be able to afford the basic necessities. The YOLO mentality has also lead to young people climbing atop dangerous structures and ignoring safety guidelines. Is the photo really worth risking your life? Among more recent trend...