As the cost of living skyrockets, Gen Z are rethinking how they socialise and create community
As World Cup fever sweeps the globe, we’re waking up early or staying out late to catch the latest matches.
Only the truly fortunate few have snapped up seats at the live matches taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, as ticket prices soar into the thousands of dollars.
Similarly, most Australian basketball fans had to huddle around tv and phone screens during the NBA finals, with courtside tix reserved for the very wealthy.
So, does that mean Gen Z – who on average earn less than $24,000 a year in Australia – are being priced out of these significant social events? And is the cost of living part of the reason why Gen Z is so lonely?
This week Ben and Anoushka explore the skyrocketing prices of big events, chat to Professor Ben Smith about his research into the loneliness epidemic and then talk to some Gen Z-ers about how they are creating community in their own unique way.
With special guests, Professor Ben Smith, from the Sydney School of Public Health, and students Nathan, Ella and Lorenzo.
