The Future is Born: Gen Beta Has Arrived
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The Future is Born: Gen Beta Has Arrived
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Gen Beta has arrived.
At midnight on January 1, 2026, the world quietly crossed a generational threshold, and almost no one noticed.
In this episode, Ryan Vet breaks down why Gen Beta begins in 2026, what makes this generation fundamentally different from Gen Alpha and Gen Z, and why generational shifts don’t follow calendar pages; they follow cultural tipping points.
This isn’t speculation or trend-chasing. It’s a grounded, research-backed look at how artificial intelligence moved from novelty to invisible infrastructure, reshaping childhood, parenting, education, and leadership in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
You’ll learn:
- Why Gen Beta is more than just a new generational label
- How AI adoption crossed a cultural tipping point—and why that matters for kids born in 2026
- What it means to grow up AI-native, not by choice
- Why convenience may be replacing competence—and the long-term implications
- How Millennials and Gen Z parents are shaping a new era of childhood
- Why debates about when Gen Beta starts miss the bigger point
Ryan also introduces the concept of Generational Blur—the messy, overlapping reality of how generations actually form—and explains why shared language matters, even when the edges are fuzzy.
If you’re a parent, educator, leader, futurist, or simply trying to understand what’s changing in the world, this episode sets the foundation for a deeper exploration of Gen Beta and the cultural forces shaping their future.
Gen Beta isn’t coming.
They’re already here.
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About Ryan VetRyan Vet is a USA TODAY bestselling author, futurist, and international keynote speaker whose insights on generations, culture, and the future of work have been featured in Forbes, Financial Times, ABC, NBC, and CBS. His research helps leaders understand emerging generational patterns and anticipate societal shifts before they fully unfold.
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