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.
在新的一年以及随后的14年里出生的婴儿将构成最新一代：贝塔一代。这代人将探索新的数字领域，其中许多领域我们现在可能都无法想象，并且他们将见证下个世纪。
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.
简称为贝塔一代的成员将是年轻的千禧一代和年长的Z世代的孩子。据澳大利亚社会研究机构麦克兰德尔（McCrindle）称，到2035年，预计他们至少将占全球人口的16%。该机构由代际分析师马克·麦克兰德尔领导。
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，许多贝塔一代的成员很可能会活到22世纪。2025年出生的婴儿到2101年时将年满76岁。
Here's what to know about Generation Beta and those that came before.
以下是关于贝塔一代以及之前几代人的相关信息。
What years will Gen Beta be born between?
贝塔一代将在哪些年份出生？
Members of Gen Beta will be born between 2025 and 2039, according to McCrindle.
据麦克兰德尔称，贝塔一代将在2025年至2039年间出生。
Why 'Beta'?
为什么叫“贝塔”？
Generation Beta follows Generation Alpha, in line with the Greek alphabet.
贝塔一代紧随阿尔法一代之后，这与希腊字母表的顺序一致。
How will technology affect Gen Beta?
科技将如何影响贝塔一代？
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.
麦克兰德尔预测，对于贝塔一代来说，数字生活和现实生活将无缝衔接。麦克兰德尔表示，虽然阿尔法一代已经熟悉智能技术和人工智能，但贝塔一代将在生活的方方面面，从学校、工作到医疗保健和娱乐，都体验到人工智能和自动化。
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.
随着科技的持续快速发展，Z世代父母可能会对孩子与数字世界的互动方式更加谨慎。据麦克兰德尔称，36%的Z世代父母强烈认同应该限制孩子的屏幕时间，而千禧一代父母中这一比例为30%。
Generation names for past 100 years
过去100年的代际名称
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:
新一代的起始和结束时间有时并不明确，但以下这些代际名称通常用于指代在以下年份之间出生的人群：
Greatest Generation: 1901 - 1927
最伟大的一代：1901年 - 1927年
Silent Generation: 1928 - 1945 (age 80+)
沉默的一代：1928年 - 1945年（80岁及以上）
Baby Boomers: 1946 - 1964 (age 61 - 79)
婴儿潮一代：1946年 - 1964年（61岁 - 79岁）
Generation X: 1965 - 1979 (age 46 - 60)
X一代：1965年 - 1979年（46岁 - 60岁）
Millennials: 1980 - 1994 (age 31 - 45)
千禧一代：1980年 - 1994年（31岁 - 45岁）
Generation Z: 1995 - 2009 (age 16 - 30)
Z世代：1995年 - 2009年（16岁 - 30岁）
Gen Alpha: 2010 - 2024 (age 15 and under)
阿尔法一代：2010年 - 2024年（15岁及以下）
What will the next generation be called, after Gen Beta?
贝塔一代之后的下一代将叫什么？
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.
据麦克兰德尔称，如果命名惯例继续遵循当前趋势，贝塔一代之后的下一代很可能是伽马一代。这一代人可能指的是2040年至2054年间出生的人群。
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整理：2025年1月21日于经典龙苑
