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Screen Time | For young concertgoers, the perfect picture is totally unimportant

Screen Time | For young concertgoers, the perfect picture is totally unimportant

Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores how Gen Z concertgoers are shifting away from seeking the perfect social media photo in favor of capturing raw memories. The column highlights a broader trend where younger generations value authenticity over polished digital content.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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