Introduction

Almost all of the generations that have come before Generation Alpha have been born in the 20th century. While there have been people born in the decade between the year 2000 and the beginning of Generation Alpha births (2010), it wasn’t until Generation Alpha that all of the members of the generation would be born after 2000. These children are now becoming young adults/teens and starting to shape their own futures as well as ours. Generation Alpha is poised to become a global generation, with technology playing a central role in their lives from day one.

Generation Alpha is the first generation to be born entirely in the 21st century.

Generation Alpha has no memory of a time before computers and the internet, and they are the first generation to have been raised with technology as an integral part of their lives. Generation Alpha will see everything that has come before them as new, exciting, and relevant — not old and outdated.

In school, we used to learn about different generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials. I remember learning about these different generations in school but it was always hard for me to relate because my parents were Boomers (born between 1946 – 1964) but I was born at the very beginning of Gen X so I didn’t really fit into any category well. But now there’s this new generation called Generation Alpha…

Generation Alpha and their parents believe that technology is necessary for success.

Generation Alpha is the first generation that has grown up with technology. They see it as a tool and use it in every aspect of their lives, from communication to learning new skills. Because of this, they have a unique set of expectations for how technology should work and are more comfortable with breaking down barriers than previous generations.

This means your digital presence must be easy to access, intuitively designed and appealing—the entire experience should feel effortless. If you want to reach Generation Alpha customers and employees, then you need a site that’s optimized for mobile devices so they can find what they need no matter where they are or what device they’re using.

The world is seeing an enormous change in civilization and technology, and Generation Alpha is poised to be at the forefront of that change.

The world is seeing an enormous change in generations and technology, and Generation Alpha is poised to be at the forefront of that change.

The world has never seen a generation born entirely in the 21st century—that honor goes to Gen Alpha (born between 2010 and 2025), who will grow up to be a globally connected generation, living in a world where the lines between physical and digital are blurred. The fact that they’re growing up in an era of exponential growth means they have an opportunity to shape this future in ways we can only imagine—but first, these kids need toys!

Generation Alpha will grow up to be a globally connected generation, living in a world where the lines between physical and digital are blurred.

Generation Alpha will grow up to be a globally connected generation, living in a world where the lines between physical and digital are blurred. Generation Alpha will be the most diverse generation yet, with children born outside of the US making up almost half of all children under five years old. In addition to its diversity, Gen Alpha will also have more opportunities than previous generations, with one out of every four Gen Alphas reaching higher levels of education than their parents.

Gen Alphas will also experience greater changes than any previous generation: they are growing up during an era when change happens faster than ever before – both technological changes like artificial intelligence (AI) and genetic editing, as well as societal changes such as LGBTQ rights becoming legal in more countries around the world.

Gen Alpha will be the most diverse generation yet.

Generation Alpha is a global generation. It will be more diverse than any previous generation, with more women and people of color in leadership roles than ever before. Gen Alpha is also the most educated group of people on Earth, with over 80% having at least some college education. Lastly, Gen Alpha is highly connected to technology—they spend almost all waking hours online or using their phones.

Technology plays a central role in Generation Alpha’s lives, even at young ages.

Technology plays a central role in Generation Alpha’s lives, even at young ages. From the moment they are born, Gen-Alphas are introduced to technology: from pacifiers that can be controlled by smartphone to dolls that teach them how to speak different languages. They use these devices as part of their education and social lives; they have never known a world without technology.

As they grow older, Gen-Alphas will continue to rely on digital tools throughout their lives—from college admissions essays written with computer programs like Word and Google Docs, to job applications submitted online through LinkedIn or Facebook profiles updated automatically with new Instagram uploads by smartphones.

Gen Alpha is already being shaped by digital technology, and they barely have teeth.

Digital technology is already a part of the Gen Alpha’s lives, whether it’s through the internet or through learning tools. They are connected to the world around them in a way that previous generations could not have imagined.

The number of devices and sensors connected to the Internet is set to grow by leaps and bounds over the next few years, with estimates that there will be more than 20 billion connected devices by 2020 — up from 6 billion today. By 2020 mobile connections alone are expected to make up 30 percent of all connections globally (compared with 13 percent in 2013).

Gen Alpha will grow up in a time of greater change than any previous generation.

Gen Alpha will grow up in a time of greater change than any previous generation.

The reasons for this are numerous and far-reaching, but two are most significant: Gen Alpha will be the first generation to grow up in a world dominated by technology and the first to grow up in a world where the lines between physical and digital are blurred.

Gen Alpha will shape the future of work, as well as education.

Generation Alpha will be the first global generation. They’re the first generation to grow up in a world where people from all over the world are part of their daily lives, through social media and video games. Gen Alpha is already shaped by digital technology. They are growing up in a time of greater change than any previous generation has faced before, as technology continues to evolve rapidly, bringing us closer together while pushing us further apart.

Gen Alpha is already being shaped by digital technology at an early age: they barely have teeth when their parents are using iPads to soothe them; they learn French and Chinese at school; they play games on their phones before they can read or write properly; they get home-cooked meals delivered right to their door (or even cooked by robots). Technology is fast becoming not just an extension but rather an intrinsic part of our lives — even more so than it was for Millennials or Generation Xers (and especially Baby Boomers).

Gen Alpha are global citizens.

Gen Alpha is a global generation

Gen Alpha will be the first generation to be born in a world where information is available at their fingertips. Today, Gen Alphas are being raised with an internet connection and access to knowledge that would have been unimaginable for previous generations. As such, they will grow up in a world where the lines between physical and digital are blurred. In fact, we can already see this happening: Gen Zs live in houses with smart devices that connect them to their parents’ phones and calendars; they shop online using Amazon Prime; they conduct school research through Google Scholar; they plan family vacations through Expedia or TripAdvisor; they communicate via WhatsApp and Snapchat while watching Netflix on Apple TV; they work as interns at companies around the globe via LinkedIn as part of their college curriculum or postgraduation plans; and so forth.

Conclusion

So, what does it mean to be a global citizen? It means recognizing that there are people all over the world who want the same things as you do: to live in peace, to provide for their families, and to be happy. It means being willing to work together with people from different countries who may speak different languages or have different traditions. And it means recognizing that we all share this world together—and we need each other if we want life on Earth to continue.