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A recurring theme is the lack of resilience among today’s youth, particularly Generation Z, who are described as "bubble babies" raised in overprotective environments. Overparenting and a decline in opportunities for failure and learning through social interaction contribute to heightened sensitivity to rejection and failure.
The speakers suggest that the lack of resilience hampers young men from confidently engaging in social interactions, and this, combined with the cultural glorification of embarrassment and humiliation, creates a vicious cycle of social withdrawal and anxiety.