AZMATH highlights the specific "stolen" attributes of this generation:

The shift from technology as a tool to technology as a predator, where the user's time is the primary product being sold. 2. Cognitive and Social Erosion

How "likes," notifications, and infinite scrolling create a cycle of instant gratification that erodes patience and long-term goal setting.

The narrative links digital saturation directly to the rising rates of anxiety and depression.

Moving from passive consumption to active, intentional use of digital tools.

Despite being "hyper-connected," there is a documented rise in loneliness and a decrease in empathy, as digital interactions lack the non-verbal cues of face-to-face communication. 3. The Mental Health Crisis