Bobby Duffy

Bobby Duffy, generations expert and director at the King’s Policy Institute, offers data-driven takes on Gen Z. He challenges claims of radical generational change. They discuss shrinking community spaces, online life and loneliness, rising dependence on family, and slower transitions into adulthood.

Carey Oppenheim, youth researcher leading the Nuffield Foundation’s Grown Up? project, and Bobby Duffy, public policy professor and author on generations, discuss changing journeys to adulthood. They explore delayed transitions, mental health and services, AI and labour shifts, co-residence with parents, and reconnecting generations to reshape policy and support for young people.

Professor Bobby Duffy, a leading voice on generational labelling, discusses the origins and implications of terms like 'Millennial' and 'Gen Z'. Professor David Costanza highlights how these labels simplify management but can lead to harmful stereotypes. Digital anthropologist Professor Crystal Abidin dives into how TikTok fosters micro-cohorts and unique generational identities. Together, they reveal the dark side of generational labels, emphasizing that they promote division and distract from real societal issues.

Bobby Duffy, a Professor of Public Policy at King's College London and author of "The Generation Divide," dives into the myths surrounding generational stereotypes. He challenges the narrative that boomers are selfish or that millennials are lazy, arguing for a nuanced view of societal dynamics. Duffy highlights the issues of wealth transfer and economic disparities while stressing the importance of intergenerational cooperation. He also discusses how the pandemic has altered workplace dynamics and calls for strategies to bridge the growing generational gaps.

Join Sophie Hale, a Principal Economist at the Resolution Foundation, along with Professor Bobby Duffy from King’s College London, Senior Research Economist Xiaowei Xu, and Professor Jane Falkingham from the University of Southampton. They dive into the generational divide, revealing how baby boomers benefited from post-war assets while Gen X and millennials grapple with stagnant wages and housing crises. The guests also discuss public perceptions of intergenerational inequality, wealth concentration, and propose solutions like housing reforms and 'citizen's inheritances' to bridge the gap.