Event Brief
Gen Z says they'd rather live in the past
Filed: Apr 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: A new poll found 47% of adults ages 18-29 would choose to live in the past, often before smartphones and social media.
WHO: NBC News Decision Desk Poll
WHAT: Reported that 47% of adults ages 18-29 would rather live in the past than the present or future.
WHEN: Apr 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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