stock here, the younger they are, the less patriotic they are.
I went back to the article and made this table, wondering why the authors would not present the data in a table. That’s plain weird. Does length of reading time somehow increase their payments?
Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly accepted generational labels in the U.S., including Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, based on birth years and general characteristics:
đź“Š Generational Chart
Generation Birth Years Approx. Age in 2025 Notable Traits
Baby Boomers 1946–1964 61–79 years old Post-WWII optimism, suburban growth, retirement focus
Generation X 1965–1980 45–60 years old Independent, skeptical, grew up pre-internet
Millennials 1981–1996 29–44 years old Tech-savvy, student debt, delayed home-buying
Generation Z 1997–2012 13–28 years old Digital natives, social media fluency, global-minded
(Gen Alpha) 2013–2025 est. 0–12 years old Growing up with AI, voice assistants, and tablets
đź’ˇ Key Points:
These generational definitions are cultural, not scientific — some variation exists between sources.
Millennials and Gen Z are often lumped together in media, but they differ greatly in worldview and tech adoption.
Gen X is sometimes called the “forgotten generation” but played a big role in shaping tech and business culture.
Boomers are often associated with postwar economic expansion and are a major force in retirement and healthcare discussions today.