EP4: Being You(ng) (Voices of France)

In this episode of the Feel’in @Live project podcast on well-being, Tim and Gabin share their views on generational responsibility and the challenges ahead. The issues that matter most to them are climate change and the international political situation. While they feel that major decisions lie in the hands of governments and large industries, they try to contribute at their own scale—by raising awareness within their circles, sharing information, and reducing their personal carbon footprint.They express a certain fatalism, acknowledging that their generation will have to face the consequences of past choices, but without placing blame on earlier generations. As future engineers—or simply as young people from different backgrounds—they believe their generation will need to find solutions to build a better world.They see social media as a powerful tool for change, especially if it is used to spread positive messages and good practices from around the world. Encouraging hope rather than fear, and promoting active participation—through voting, for example—could help young people feel more empowered. They conclude with a call for more visibility of positive initiatives, both in education and in politics, to support their generation in shaping the future.