It’s Surprising

Did you know that Gen Alpha, the youngest cohort, are the most likely to say nothing surprises them anymore, whereas Boomers are the only generation who never say that, still finding wonder in nature and the everyday? Or that North America reaches for news and history when it’s shocked (9/11, October 7), while Africa answers in faith and fatalism, and Europe turns the question into quiet philosophy?

This is a snapshot from the first 1500 responses to the question – we’re targeting 5,000 and then the next question will be: What disgusts you? Why? That should be a fun one!

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