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A Gen Z person holding a smartphone displaying a mundane scene with an overly romantic filter, symbolizing the rejection of online perfection and digital disenchantment.
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The Rise of Digital Disenchantment: Why Gen Z Is Rejecting Online Perfection

Gen Z social media users are reacting negatively to romanticized online content, using the very tools of digital beautification to mock the curated unreality of the internet. This behavior signals a profound shift in audience engagement.

Eleanor Voss·March 30, 2026