Gen X Suffers Mainstream Culture Constipation

Intellectual Property Harvesting

That spirit of innovation in mainstream entertainment that we of the Gen X generation enjoyed has since been crushed in a tide of remakes, reboots, and sequels. The mainstream cultural sector – the media conglomerates that control the films, TV, and music that make popular culture – is increasingly interested in…

Jun 18, 2026 1

• cultural stagnation