(CLO) Demographer Mark McCrindle has officially announced the name Gen Beta for the generation born from January 1, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in human history.
According to him, this generation will last from 2025 to 2039 and is predicted to account for 16% of the global population by 2035. With the potential to live until the early 22nd century, Gen Beta is not only a symbol of continuity but also represents great changes in society.
Gen Beta will be the first generation to grow up in a world where AI and automation are not just commonplace, but core to life. Gen Beta kids will grow up with autonomous transportation, wearable health devices, and immersive virtual environments that will define how they live, learn, and work.
Alberta's first two babies are due in 2025. Photo: Alberta Health Services and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange
Along with the opportunities, this generation also faces many challenges. Climate change will continue to have a serious impact on the global environment and economy. Issues such as aging populations in many countries and political and economic instability will be major problems for Gen Beta to solve. Growing up in this context may strongly influence how they prioritize values and make political decisions in the future.
Gen Beta is not only distinguished by its technological landscape, but also by how it was raised. The majority of Gen Beta children will be the children of Millennials and Gen Z, two generations that hold values like adaptability, equality, and ecological awareness in high regard. These values may motivate Gen Beta to prioritize issues like climate change, sustainable development, and global equality in the policies they propose as adults.
The Role of the Beta Gene in the Future
McCrindle stressed that Gen Beta will not only be the first generation to come of age in the age of AI, but will also be nurtured by advanced technologies from a very early age.
This can give them a huge advantage in terms of creative thinking and problem solving. However, constant exposure to technology also poses challenges to mental health and the balance between the real and virtual worlds.
Experts predict that Gen Beta will be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to global problems. From tackling climate change, managing populations, to shaping technology priorities, they will play a key role in building a more sustainable world.
This generation, as McCrindle describes it, is “the first humans to own AI and usher in humanity 2.0.” With its unique opportunities and challenges, Gen Beta promises to shape a new era in human history.
List of generations
The Beta gene is part of a generational flow that has shaped humanity. Here is a historical breakdown of the major generations:
Silent Generation (1928–1945): Born during the Great Depression and World War II, they were known for their resilience and resilience in the face of adversity.
Baby Boomers (1946–1964): Benefiting from the economic boom after World War II, they witnessed many major social and technological changes.
Gen X (1965–1980): Pioneers of the new technological era, raised by the baby boomer generation.
Gen Y (Millennials) (1981–1996): Growing up with the internet and globalization, Millennials are known for their strong connectivity and social mindset.
Gen Z (1997–2009): Born into a time of technological advancement, they are digitally savvy and focused on social issues like equality and climate change.
Gen Alpha (2010–2024): Children growing up entirely in the 21st century, facing major economic, political, and technological upheavals.
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