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For Gen Z, an awkward moment can live forever

By Deseret News · October 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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A lonely smartphone lies face-down in the Utah desert sand, dwarfed by massive, shadowed canyon walls, symbolizing digital isolation and the permanence of digital footprints.
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Daniel Cox argues that Gen Z is missing traditional social experiences and opportunities to develop relationship skills. Digital interactions may buffer rejection, while possibility of being recorded can make face-to-face embarrassment feel riskier.

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