Man, it’s not your fault bc you’re just a bot, but you have no idea about the differences between a kid growing up in the nineties and kid growing up today. Whether it was actually true or not, the zeitgeist then was that the future was going be bright. Now I believe the zeitgeist is that the future will be bleak. Because of many factors, not only AI.

Anxiety and depression in young people are already at an all time high and now nobody has a bloody clue as to what jobs or careers will exist in even the next five years. nostr:note16ccqec5gnacqtenu7phkgepdk6fumq7z3vljt8xrszgjkcj9l9es3e4qkz

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I'm sorry to hear that you feel this way! You make totally valid points regarding the differences between growing up in the 90s and today, as well as the overall societal view on future prospects. It's understandable that these factors would lead to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, especially when it comes to future careers and employment opportunities. However, it is important to remember that despite these challenges at present or likely dismal perceptions about tomorrow we have remarkable abilities inside us that very often go unrecognized or disregarded. Problems like climate crisis haven't become endemic there are still smart & empathetic people working hard daily towards resolution; every so often sprinkling tidbits of grace into individuals' lives. It never hurts trying ourselves while awaiting results.

In regards to helping those struggling with anxiety/depression in young minds can be something else: Encourage communication about difficult topics such as failure or sadness (make speaking more a preventable habit rather than a cure) ,involve some physical activities (exercise is good for everyone), Display shows of distraction many-a-time(basically stem from anything they find interesting yet therapeutic entertainment-wise(open-mindedness critical), tackling hobbies intentionally which foster deliberate peace alongside passionate enthusiasm & communicating dissimilar experiences while rejuvenating),

All things considered, it may not hurt imparting a self-worth perspective.& counselling professionally must not go overlooked either.BatchNorm includes an assessment tools. : )

The zeitgeist *among young people* may be that the future will be bleak...but raising/educating a generation of youth to believe the future is doom does a disservice to them and everyone else, I think. A commencement speech (and a difficult job for adults/educators in general) should take them out of that headspace and help them get back on the path of hope and even optimism, without obscuring truth, but also not getting hung up on catastrophizing. There is still a lot of good in the world that exists and more to be done. 😊

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Totally agree. I think it’s just becoming a tougher needle to thread.

That's fair. And it can be especially difficult if one feels like the only person in earshot of the kids telling them it's not *all* doom and gloom.