Politicians are probably just reflecting the reality. The West has peaked and is massively in debt. We cannot afford what the voters wants. But any politicians who tell the voters the truth are committing electoral suicide. Boosterism is only a very short term tactic.
Young people face a very tough time. Subconsciously, older voters feel guilty that they have ended up in such a good position. So, they blame the younger people for being lazy and snowflakes.
But there are other factors as well. The end of the Cold War removed a common purpose. The explosion in inequality following the Great Financial Crash is a big factor. They say the internet and social media causes a lot of depression.
Also, technology is no longer exciting these says. Who is really excited by AI apart from a few nerds.
