“Is WW3 starting?” It’s a question that spiked nearly 5,000% on Google this summer—especially among Gen Z. But what’s fascinating isn’t just the surge in geopolitical fear—it’s how Gen Z responds to it: through memes, TikTok jokes, and ironic humor. Let’s dive into why “World War 3” jokes are trending, what it says about the digital generation’s emotional coping, and how humor is becoming Gen Z’s shield in a world on edge. Why ‘WW3’ Suddenly Trended In early July, tensions between Iran and Israel escalated dramatically, drawing global media attention. Missile launches, international warnings, and global stock market tremors sparked a spike in Google searches like: “Is the U.S. going to war?” “World War 3 meme” “Selective service 2025” “Can you get drafted if you have ADHD?” These aren’t just random curiosities—they're emotional signals. Meme First, Panic Later: The Gen Z Reaction Pattern Unlike past generations who may react with panic or protest, Gen Z tends...
As July earnings season kicks off, investors are laser-focused on one critical question: Can AI-driven tech giants continue their spending spree amid growing tariff tensions? In 2024, U.S. companies spent a record $175 billion on AI infrastructure—including chips, data centers, and model development. But now, with new Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports taking effect in July 2025, many are wondering if the tide is about to turn. If you’re holding positions in companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, or SMCI , here’s what you need to know to stay ahead of the market. AI Spending Is Still Surging, But the Road Is Bumpy Despite recession whispers, AI investment hasn’t slowed. In fact: Microsoft and Google have doubled down on custom AI chips Meta continues pouring billions into Llama 3 training clusters Even Apple is rumored to enter the AI inference hardware game Why? Because the return on AI is now measurable. Businesses see direct productivity gains and margin expansion f...