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According to Sonal Khangarot, licensed rehabilitation counselor and psychotherapist, The Answer Room, “Generation Beta, arriving post-2025, will be the first cohort to grow up fully immersed in technologies like AI, virtual reality, and smart systems.

Who is Generation Beta?

Generations Beta is the new generation that will begin to be born on January 1, 2025. This group will include children born between 2025 and 2039. By 2035, they should make up 16% of the global population. These children will grow up in a world filled with advanced technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), self-driving cars, and virtual reality.

Personality Traits of the Beta Generation

Generation Beta will be uniquely attuned to the technological environment as they grow up surrounded by artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge innovations. Their world will be kaleidoscopic, full of rapid change and digital tools that will allow them to transcend traditional boundaries.

Some key features of this generation include

• Tech-savvy and adaptive: AI will be a part of their daily lives and they will be incredibly flexible in adapting to new technologies. Their ability to interact and manipulate technology is second nature, a tapestry that is remade every year.
• Ecological: Generation Beta will be deeply attuned to environmental responsibility. They will be faced with the enormous task of dealing with climate change and are likely to be the driving force behind sustainable practices. A green future will entice them to lead with creativity and awareness.
• Socially Aware: Growing up in a more connected and globally aware world, Generation Beta will develop a complex understanding of social issues. They will not only value diversity and inclusiveness but actively participate in reshaping societal norms to ensure fairness and equality.

Challenges for the beta generation

• Climate Change: One of the most pressing issues they will face is climate change. They will have to explore new solutions to protect and preserve the planet for future generations. The environmental challenges that await them are sure to intertwine with their daily lives and force them to adopt a sustainable lifestyle from an early age.
• Mental health and digital balance: In a world that constantly demands the attention of digital platforms maintaining a balance between the online and offline worlds will be a constant challenge. Generation Beta will need to find ways to prioritize mental health while staying connected in an increasingly digital age.
• Urbanization and Population Shifts: With rapid urbanization and population shifts, Generation Beta will inherit a world that is more crowded and diverse than ever before. These societal changes will require creative solutions to address housing, transportation and community building in ways that are sustainable and inclusive.

The evolution of generations

• To fully understand the potential of Generation Beta, it is essential to look at how the different generations have evolved over time.

The personality traits of past generations

• The Greatest Generation (1901-1927): Patriotic, disciplined and community-oriented, this generation valued hard work and resilience.
• The Silent Generation (1928-1945): Loyal, respectful and stable, they focused on family and stability.
• Baby Boomers (1946-1964): Optimistic and goal-oriented, they valued personal growth, success and a strong work ethic.
• Generation X (1965-1980): Independent and pragmatic, they were skeptical but enterprising, seeking a work-life balance.
• Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996): Tech-savvy and socially conscious, they valued experience, diversity and mental health awareness.
• Generation Z (1997-2009): Digital natives with an entrepreneurial spirit who valued authenticity, diversity and global connectivity.
• Generation Alpha (2010-2024): Creative and environmentally conscious, they are individualistic and driven by inclusiveness and innovation.

Source:
INDIAN EXPRESS