I couldn't agree more - I think the number of pervasive narratives accelerated by social media (with almost zero backing in data) are also a factor here. For instance, I support reducing emissions and fossil fuel use, but I find it a bit nuts when Gen Z claims "the world will end in 12 years" without offering any real path forward other than "fuck anyone who disagrees".
Today people protest to just being visibility. But they have no ask or strategy on how to resolve the underlying issue.
The lack of a clear ask on policy change is likely why many recent protests haven’t accomplished meaningful policy change.