surface level
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In a society that’s defined by endless consumption of content, it is easy to absorb philosophies on a surface level, giving Gen Z performative labels to slap on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Ultimately, the audience has to believe that at a surface level it can be deemed a normal conversation. There’s many ways to skin it. You always hope it lands in a real way.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
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- just scratching the surface
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- big picture thinking
- galaxy brain
- down the rabbit hole
