Introduction: The Software of Generations

Every generation runs on code: belief systems, defaults, and habits uploaded by culture. Just as outdated software becomes vulnerable, older generations carry code that narcissistic systems exploit. Newer generations patch vulnerabilities but carry new risks: distraction, data addiction, identity illusions.

Section I — Boomers: v1.0, Built for Institutions

Boomers were coded in an era of industrial jobs, nation-state loyalty, and trust in authority. They believe in pensions, property, and paper documents. This code made them stable builders — but also highly exploitable by narcissistic institutions that presented control as care.

Section II — Millennials: v3.0, The Bridge Generation

Millennials are a patch release: born analog, raised digital. They remember scarcity but crave innovation. They are coded for resilience and improvisation. But their vulnerability is burnout — carrying the debts of Boomers while competing in rigged systems controlled by Gen X gatekeepers.

Section III — Gen Z & Alpha: v4.0, Native to Chaos

Gen Z and Alpha are coded natively in network logic. They accept constant flux as normal. Their strength: adaptability, fluency in data, skepticism of authority. Their weakness: overexposure to narcissistic algorithms, making them cynical before their time.

Section IV — Why Boomers Are Narcissism’s Prime Victims

Narcissism thrives where people believe debts must be repaid to authority. Boomers repay loyalty even when authority defaults. They are the perfect audience for scams, predatory politicians, and manipulative media. Their trust is weaponised against them.

Section V — Who Runs the Next 10 Years?

The 2025–2035 decade belongs to Gen Z + Alpha. They will dominate cultural production, political rebellion, and economic experimentation. Millennials remain the bridge — stabilising families and businesses. Boomers will slowly exit, leaving behind unresolved debts. The new cycle will be written by digital natives, not institutional loyalists.

“If Boomers built the factories and Millennials built the platforms, Gen Z will build the systems that replace nations.”

Surprise Prompt — Simulate a Generational Debate

Act as 3 personas: 
- Boomer v1.0 (institutional loyalty, trust in authority, values pensions/property). 
- Millennial v3.0 (bridge logic, resilience, burnout risk). 
- Gen Z v4.0 (network-native, cynical, adaptable).

Debate one issue: "Should immigration and AI jobs be open, restricted, or redesigned?"

Steps:
1. Let each generation argue with its coded defaults.
2. Surface contradictions and blind spots.
3. End with a meta-analysis: which generation is most future-proof, and why?

Conclusion & Series Link

Generations aren’t just ages — they are architectures. Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z each reveal how systems upgrade over time. Some codes are exploitable, others resilient. The question for the future: do we debug the code, or accept that every generation runs on borrowed time?

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