Young people raised online are doing something bold: going out.
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Young people raised on swiping, DMing and streaming are doing something bold: going out.
Why it matters: Amid a loneliness epidemic, millennials and Gen Zers are craving IRL connection — enough to show up for meetups built around activities once considered solitary, or "grandma hobbies."
"Hyper niche" meetups are fueling a rise in book club events.
“Bird watching, I think, used to be sort of a very, very niche thing, and now it is a cool thing,” eBird director Christopher…
A new generation of gathering spaces is booming by giving young adults something social media can't: curiosity, conversation and…
Diners are treating meals alone as a chance to reflect, recharge and unplug.
After decades of social isolation, people are realizing proximity is a resource.
A poll of 2,000 UK adults found that 27% of Millennials and Gen Z say activity-led experiences help them meet new people, as…
