The New Generation of Non-Risk Takers: Are We Raising the ‘Explain It to Me’ Generation?

Ever noticed how, when you share a link, instead of people clicking on it, they first ask: "What's this about?" or "Can you summarize it for me?" As if this tiny URL is some monstrous portal that demands a sacrificial essay before they dare to venture through it. And it's not just links; the same pattern shows up with products, services, and even basic life choices. "Does it work?" they ask, without any intention of diving in themselves. It's as if we’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of asking questions that Google—or simply our own curiosity—could easily answer if we just took the leap. Welcome to the era of the non-risk takers , where information is devoured second-hand, decisions are delayed, and the concept of learning through experience is almost quaint. Exhibit A: "What's the Link About?" A while back, I shared an article—just a simple click away from imparting a world of knowledge—and immediately got hit with, "What...