Sleazy boomers and wholesome zoomers

The Economist has a very interesting set of articles on recent trends in western culture.  The first one is entitled Aging disgracefully, and documents a major increase in promiscuous sex and drug use among the baby boom generation.  (Yes, that’s my generation.)  The second article notes a dramatic decease in this sort of behavior among the younger generation:

The trend towards youthful sobriety holds true for much of the rich world. In 2024 illicit drug use among adolescents dropped to historical lows in America...