The Uberboyo Show Are GenZ Becoming Far Right Extremists?
Sep 3, 2025
Generation Z is undergoing a remarkable political transformation, with many young men gravitating toward far-right ideologies. The podcast delves into their unexpected support for Reform UK, showcasing a growing disillusionment with traditional political frameworks. It also investigates how this generation is redefining spirituality in a digital age, balancing increasing atheism with a resurgence of spiritual interest. Additionally, listeners are taken through a journey of cultural upheavals across generations, revealing potential shifts in values and identity.
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Phone Use Reshapes Zoomer Personality
- Jimmi Boyo cites personality shifts in Zoomers: falling conscientiousness, rising neuroticism, lower agreeableness and extroversion.
- He attributes these changes to heavy phone and social media use reshaping dopamine and behaviour.
Pew Data Shows Youth Rightward Shift
- Boyo points to Pew Research showing large partisan swings: 18–29 men moved strongly toward Republicans between 2023 and 2025.
- He uses this to argue the youth are trending rightward, not just a small online echo chamber.
Chichester Youth Favor Reform UK
- Boyo recounts talking to youths in Chichester who said many 15–16-year-olds favor Reform UK over Labour or Conservatives.
- He uses the example to illustrate surprising local rightward leanings among teens.
