You’ve heard it all before: Boomers have all the money, millennials are the unluckiest generation, gen z are changing the nature of work (and scaring their bosses). But a lot of generational analysis is really just fake science, argues social researcher Bobby Duffy in his new book “The Generation Myth: Why When You’re Born Matters Less Than You Think.” Duffy joins us to debunk stereotypes around generational trends, and illuminate the real challenges facing different generations.
'The Generation Myth' Calls for Ceasefire on the Generation Wars
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In “The Generation Myth: Why When You’re Born Matters Less Than You Think" author Bobby Duffy debunks myths and stereotypes about generational labels. (iStock)
Guests:
Bobby Duffy, author, "The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Thank You Think," professor of public policy and director of the Policy Institute, King's College, London
Reniqua Allen-Lamphere, producer, journalist; author, "It Was All A Dream: A New Generation Confronts the Broken Promise to Black America"
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