Gen Z Challenges & Economic Realities - Expenditure on anti-aging creams increased by 600% compared to toys, reflecting a shift in priorities [1] - 78% of Gen Z cannot distinguish between real images and AI deep fakes, leading to potential manipulation [2] - Bloomberg estimates it requires 72 years of pure income to buy a house, highlighting housing affordability issues [5] - 38% of Gen Z spends paychecks mostly on subscription services, indicating a shift in spending habits [6] - 84% of individuals have four or more subscription plans, contributing to trillions of dollars annually for platforms [6][7] - Renting houses costs around 40% of income, a 140% surge from previous generations, exacerbating financial strain [9] - Approximately 40% of jobs are at risk of vanishing due to lack of professionalism and the rise of AI [9] Mental Health & Social Impact - 58% of Gen Z teenagers and kids report having clinical depression, indicating a mental health crisis [10] - Gen Z produces 34% less dopamine during face-to-face interactions compared to phone use, according to a Swedish university study using MRI scans [11] Generational Shift & Future Concerns - A job that allowed the speaker's father to buy a house at 23 now pays only 23% more, while house prices have surged 200% [8] - The speaker warns that Gen Z may leave future generations with expired subscriptions and digital accounts, rather than tangible assets [12]