Beta Babies: What Sets The New Generation Apart From Others?

The year 2025 will mark the emergence of a new generation—one destined to witness the dawn of the 22nd century. This generation will grow up hand in hand with Artificial Intelligence, experiencing technological advancements at an unprecedented pace.

Babies born between 2025 and 2039 will belong to Generation Beta, a term coined by social researcher Mark McCrindle, who also introduced the concept of "Generation Alpha." According to McCrindle, Generation Beta will navigate a future defined by rapid AI advancements, a stronger emphasis on sustainability, and significant global population shifts. 

By 2035, almost 16% of the global population will comprise of Generation Beta. This significant percentage will influence future economies, cultures, and societies. With expected advancements in healthcare and technology, Generation Beta will reportedly have greater longevity and live well into the 22nd century. They will expectedly have a longer life span than their previous generations. 

Developing A Sustainable World

Mark McCrindle emphasises that for Generation Beta, sustainability will not be a choice but a necessity. Climate change, global population shifts, and rapid urbanisation will be among the most pressing issues shaping their lives. Sustainability will evolve into a way of life, rigorously practiced and embedded in everyday activities.

For this generation, environmental consciousness and sustainable living will be instilled from an early age, as they are expected to address and find solutions to the critical ecological challenges of the 21st century.

At the same time, Generation Beta will grow hand in hand with Artificial Intelligence. By the time they mature, AI is projected to be deeply integrated into healthcare, education, service industries, and households, fundamentally altering how they interact with the world and each other.

The Arrival Of Gen Beta In AI

The parents of Generation Beta will primarily be millennials or older members of Generation Z—individuals who have witnessed firsthand the rapid evolution of technology. From telephones to smartphones, these parents will usher their children into a world of unparalleled technological advancement.

Generation Beta will grow up immersed in artificial intelligence, with AI playing a central role in their education, work, and everyday lives. They will likely focus on machine learning, skill development in AI technologies, and finding innovative ways to harness its full potential.

What sets Generation Beta apart is their ability to merge ancient wisdom with modern innovations. By combining insights from the past with cutting-edge advancements, they will work towards building a world that prioritises better living and sustainability while leveraging AI to redefine human potential and quality of life.

Personal views expressed by the author are their own.