A new movement is on the march.
We're calling it Gen Z socialism.
Not because all its supporters are young,
but because this brand of leftism is made for the TikTok era.
Gen Z socialism is a me-first doctrine.
It's less about collectivist ideals and seizing the means of production,
and more about fixing an unfair system with price controls and free stuff paid for by taxing billionaires.
From New York to Paris, support for Gen Z socialism is surging.
Its leaders may not hold power yet,
but their ideas matter because they're already shaping policies and politics across the world.
So what does this new flavor of leftism consist of, and just how dangerous is it?
I'm Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor-in-chief.
Welcome to the Insider.
So with me to discuss Gen Z socialism is Sasha Nauta, our Britain editor,
not actually a Gen Zer herself,
Not quite, no.
Not quite, but two bona fide Gen Zers,
Archie Hall, our acting economics editor, and Owen Winter, our polling expert.
Thank you for joining us.
Thank you.