Third Chapter Curious: Industry News Round-up, Segment 5 “Come Together”

Why struggle separately when we can grow stronger together? We live in an ageist culture, amidst a media environment that tends to add fuel to that fire. There doesn’t have to be as much separation as some would have you believe. Many of us would prefer to have connections. commonalities and the opportunity to learn from each other, creating a wiser and more balanced society—one that looks upon different generations with reverence rather than contempt. Multi-generational communities possess a richer tapestry of culture and benefit everybody, providing a better future with a greater quality of life and shared experiences. 

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Better connecting the generations could change the world

Population numbers in various age groups are stabilizing, largely due to fewer people having children and older generations living longer. While this is a mixed bag of outlook, it does present opportunities for people of different generations to live well, together. Making connections in shared environments can be difficult, and it requires bravery and a representative from each group to break the ice. This shared connection can solve problems like the loneliness epidemic, which is prevalent in seniors but affects all age groups and is on the rise.

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Five Things That Millennials and Baby Boomers Have in Common

There is nothing productive about finding fault in each other when we should be focused on unity. Many media outlets have created a narrative that Boomers and Millennials should be sworn enemies—a trope that is not as present in the real world. Each generation has its own cross to bear, and rather than argue over who is more disenfranchised or more righteous, we should realize that our differences are shrinking while our similarities are being pushed to the forefront of reality.

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The Power of Intergenerational Connection

Confronting grief is best done in the company of others. Loss is not bound by age, and when a significant loss occurs, it affects every person who shares that connection. When older and younger people are brought together, the benefits are significant, and can create strong relationships and lessen the impact of death while boosting life quality. Cultivating intergenerational connections that are not blood-related is uniquely powerful and establishes a fuller understanding of life itself.

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Written and edited by Cameron Thompson for Third Chapter Curious, LLC, 2025