Welcome Gen Beta: A new generation of humanity starts in 2025
Babies born in the new year, and for the 14 years following, will make up the newest generation: Generation Beta. Its members will explore new digital landscapes, many of which we likely can't fathom now, and see the next century.
在新的一年以及隨后的14年里出生的嬰兒將構成最新一代：貝塔一代。這代人將探索新的數字領域，其中許多領域我們現(xiàn)在可能都無法想象，并且他們將見證下個世紀。
Members of Gen Beta, for short, will be the children of younger millennials and older Gen Zers and by 2035, they are estimated to make up at least 16% of the global population, according to McCrindle, an Australian social researcher led by generational analyst Mark McCrindle.
簡稱為貝塔一代的成員將是年輕的千禧一代和年長的Z世代的孩子。據澳大利亞社會研究機構麥克蘭德爾（McCrindle）稱，到2035年，預計他們至少將占全球人口的16%。該機構由代際分析師馬克·麥克蘭德爾領導。
Additionally, many Gen Beta members will likely live into the 22nd century. Babies born in 2025 will be 76 years old when the year 2101 comes around.
此外，許多貝塔一代的成員很可能會活到22世紀。2025年出生的嬰兒到2101年時將年滿76歲。
Here's what to know about Generation Beta and those that came before.
以下是關于貝塔一代以及之前幾代人的相關信息。
What years will Gen Beta be born between?
貝塔一代將在哪些年份出生？
Members of Gen Beta will be born between 2025 and 2039, according to McCrindle.
據麥克蘭德爾稱，貝塔一代將在2025年至2039年間出生。
Why 'Beta'?
為什么叫“貝塔”？
Generation Beta follows Generation Alpha, in line with the Greek alphabet.
貝塔一代緊隨阿爾法一代之后，這與希臘字母表的順序一致。
How will technology affect Gen Beta?
科技將如何影響貝塔一代？
McCrindle predicts that digital and physical life will be seamless for Gen Beta. While members of Gen Alpha have become acquainted with smart technology and artificial intelligence, Gen Beta will experience AI and automation in every aspect of life, from school to work to healthcare and entertainment, McCrindle says.
麥克蘭德爾預測，對于貝塔一代來說，數字生活和現(xiàn)實生活將無縫銜接。麥克蘭德爾表示，雖然阿爾法一代已經熟悉智能技術和人工智能，但貝塔一代將在生活的方方面面，從學校、工作到醫(yī)療保健和娛樂，都體驗到人工智能和自動化。
As technology continues to rapidly advance, Gen Z parents are likely to be more cautious with how their children interact with the digital world. According to McCrindle, 36% of Gen Z parents, compared to 30% of millennial parents, strongly agree that children's screen time should be limited.
隨著科技的持續(xù)快速發(fā)展，Z世代父母可能會對孩子與數字世界的互動方式更加謹慎。據麥克蘭德爾稱，36%的Z世代父母強烈認同應該限制孩子的屏幕時間，而千禧一代父母中這一比例為30%。
Generation names for past 100 years
過去100年的代際名稱
The start and end of a new generation is sometimes vague, but these generation group names are often used for individuals born between the following years:
新一代的起始和結束時間有時并不明確，但以下這些代際名稱通常用于指代在以下年份之間出生的人群：
Greatest Generation: 1901 - 1927
最偉大的一代：1901年 - 1927年
Silent Generation: 1928 - 1945 (age 80+)
沉默的一代：1928年 - 1945年（80歲及以上）
Baby Boomers: 1946 - 1964 (age 61 - 79)
嬰兒潮一代：1946年 - 1964年（61歲 - 79歲）
Generation X: 1965 - 1979 (age 46 - 60)
X一代：1965年 - 1979年（46歲 - 60歲）
Millennials: 1980 - 1994 (age 31 - 45)
千禧一代：1980年 - 1994年（31歲 - 45歲）
Generation Z: 1995 - 2009 (age 16 - 30)
Z世代：1995年 - 2009年（16歲 - 30歲）
Gen Alpha: 2010 - 2024 (age 15 and under)
阿爾法一代：2010年 - 2024年（15歲及以下）
What will the next generation be called, after Gen Beta?
貝塔一代之后的下一代將叫什么？
If naming conventions continue following the current trend, it is likely that the next generational group, after Gen Beta, will be Generation Gamma, according to McCrindle. This generation will likely represent those born between 2040 and 2054.
據麥克蘭德爾稱，如果命名慣例繼續(xù)遵循當前趨勢，貝塔一代之后的下一代很可能是伽馬一代。這一代人可能指的是2040年至2054年間出生的人群。
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