How to Get Along When Every Generation Thinks Differently

The Oprah Podcast | 18 aug 2026 | 00:56:33

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'Generations' by Jean Twenge

For the first time in history we are living in a society with seven different generations. Oprah and a multi-generational audience are joined by Dr. Jean Twenge who is a psychology professor at San Diego State University. She’s also the author of the definitive book on this phenomenon, Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for America's Future. Dr. Twenge unpacks how each generation shapes our society, families, work force and dating life. From the ‘Gen Z Stare’ to work-life balance to living in a multi-generational home, Oprah and Jean are joined by other authors, content creators and members of all generations who talk about their experiences with each other and how we can continue to better understand each other.

00:00:00 - Oprah on generational divide

00:05:15 - Welcome Jean Twenge, author of “Generations”

00:09:37 - Slow life strategy

00:10:40 - Adulting happening later

00:12:40 - Welcome Amanda Schneider, author of “Work for What’s Next” 00:15:00 - Gen Z and hierarchy

00:18:00 - Job hugging

00:19:40 - Gen Z and work-life balance

00:24:40 - School teacher shares divides

00:27:30 - Older generations and technology

00:29:30 - Gen Z stare

00:34:20 - Marriage and dating

00:35:40 - Gen Z is not dating