this is a generation of cognitive dissonance, they don't believe anything really, everything is sus or fake, across the board, which it pretty much is. they know the music is faked, the bots faking the narrative, the fake websites with pictures, the AI bullcrap, their friends construct these crazy self fake images on social, etc. etc.
so they actually are adapting to the world they are in, correctly, but there is over correction, and tuning out everything isn't the optimal solution. they need to be pointed to authentic sources. so they develop a cognitive dissonance.
this nice stuff, is a mixture of get along least work apathy, patronizing, confusion, covertness, and empathy gone wrong. with result there is nothing there if you distil it down.
approach it like that, research how to break through the mind set with come back real life lessons, where cause and effect is the proof, self observation, and get them back on planet earth. the vibes of forest and mountain running and isolated camps, that changes the psyche.
then you will have really contributed, in a very useful way. once you realize what you're up against, that may turn the lights on and motivate a challenge.
the world is starving for forces to stability of mind, salt of the earth. we all can be that solid person, with sincerity, common sense and strength to back our mate in the worst of weather, but we don't do it. we're too busy and distracted and whatnot.
pain is a good teacher and traumatizer, depending on how you use it. its a great tool.