Bobby Duffy

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.