“Gen Z are grappling with political uncertainty, a climate emergency, and the loneliness and burnout caused by late-stage capitalism: wholesomeness is just one way to cope,” Letty Cole, creative strategist at MØRNING and editor of Burn After Reading, told The Standard. “While some young people have found relief in nihilism and irony online (see: sh*tposting, fried memes, etc.), there’s a huge swathe of young people that are seeking solace in comfort content.”
Because this young generation spends so much time online, they also have the power to change the landscape of the internet into a more wholesome place. In fact, sharing uplifting photos and videos online might even encourage people to log off for a while.
“I think and hope wholesome content is a true reflection of our desires to go outside, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy our planet, one that I hope continues to manifest as Gen Z carves a way forward,” Cole told The Standard.
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