Commentary
Being blackpilled isn’t just for incels anymore—a 2025 analysis points to a rising “cultural nihilism” among Gen Z in America, marked by a sense of helplessness where change feels impossible, and life seems meaningless.
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Barry Brownstein
Author
Barry Brownstein is professor emeritus of economics and leadership at the University of Baltimore. He is the author of “The Inner-Work of Leadership,” and his essays have appeared in publications such as the Foundation for Economic Education and Intellectual Takeout.
