Who wants to be a millennial? Generation comeback
Summary
The Intelligence explores three distinct topics: first, how millennials are overcoming past economic struggles through improved incomes and demographic shifts; second, the unprecedented use of AI and data surveillance in Israel’s upcoming election to manipulate voter behavior; and third, whether tongue scrapers are a necessary dental hygiene tool or just a wellness trend.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: HBS Executive Education and HERS Weight Loss
Introduction and the changing status of millennials
Millennial struggles in the 2010s and political movements
Rising incomes and intergenerational progress
Economic recovery and demographic shifts boosting careers
Housing market recovery and delayed marriage trends
Younger millennials, Gen Z, and future wealth inheritance
Sponsors: HERS Weight Loss and Betterment Investing
Israel election: AI data collection and deepfakes
Fake videos and public awareness of AI content
Bots, avatars, and influencing AI assistants
Election day tactics and voter privacy concerns
Global context: AI in other elections and Israel's tech role
Challenges in regulating AI election interference
Tongue scraping: Influencer trends vs. dental reality
Oral bacteria, biofilm, and when to see a doctor
Tools for tongue cleaning and research findings
Sponsors: Verizon and Betterment Dividend Reinvestment
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