The Hidden Marriage Market

This is Empires of the Future, conversations to encourage the Church in a time of change.

What are the benefits of an Ivy League education? Recently in his newsletter, Rob Henderson brought attention to one benefit that is rarely thought of: marrying an Ivy League spouse.

The Hidden Marriage Market: The college sorting machine has replaced traditional arranged marriages by Rob Henderson, July 14, 2024

https://www.robkhenderson.com/p/the-hidden-marriage-market

Additionally, "zoomers" (the generation after Millenials, or Gen. Z) seem to be finding one thing about their work very enjoyable: making friends with coworkers.

After the Lockdown Years, Teens Want One Thing From Their Jobs: Friends

By Terell Wright, WSJ – July 6, 2024

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/summer-jobs-teen-relationships-bf28810c

Taken together, these trends outline a path forward for young people searching for companionship in our fractured age.

"The Empires of the future will be Empires of the Mind." - Winston Churchill