Netflix’s ‘The Crash’ Shows Key Difference Between Millennials and Gen Z
Summary
The Netflix documentary "The Crash" tells the story of a fatal car crash in Ohio in 2022 and explores the role of social media in understanding people’s lives. It highlights differences between Millennials and Gen Z in how they use and show themselves on social media.Key Facts
- "The Crash" aired on Netflix on May 15 and covers a crash that killed two young men and left one survivor, Mackenzie Shirilla.
- Shirilla was driving when the car hit a building at about 100 mph and was later found guilty of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life.
- The documentary uses courtroom footage and recordings from Shirilla’s cell phone and social media to tell the story.
- Shirilla’s online posts showed partying, drug use, and other behaviors shortly after the crash, raising questions about how people present themselves online.
- Millennials often worry about their digital footprint, the lasting impact of their online posts on future jobs and reputation.
- Gen Z, who grew up with smartphones and social media, share more of their everyday lives online as part of their identity.
- Gen Z spends more time on social media (about 3.2 hours daily) than older generations and uses several platforms actively.
- Researchers believe Gen Z’s social media use reflects different social rules and ways of expressing themselves compared to Millennials.
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