We have made incredible progress in science and technology. Humans have reached space, medicine has advanced enormously, and the internet has made almost unlimited information available to us.

Yet something feels strange.

We have more convenience, but are we actually more peaceful?

For many young people, life seems to involve constant comparison, career pressure, social media, uncertainty about the future, and the feeling that everyone else is doing better.

This makes me wonder:

Is the problem mainly external—social media, competition, technology and society—or is there something deeper happening within us?

I've been exploring how Vedanta approaches questions like desire, fear, identity and inner restlessness. One interesting idea is that perhaps understanding the external world isn't enough; we also need to understand the mind experiencing that world.

I'm not claiming Vedanta has a simple answer to Gen Z's problems. I'm genuinely curious about how others see this.

What do you think is the biggest reason young people today feel restless or dissatisfied, despite having more choices and conveniences than previous generations?

Why does Gen Z seem so restless despite having more comfort and technology than ever?