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Why is “just getting on with life” becoming popular among young people? Is this a return to rationality or a forced retreat?

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为什么年轻人开始流行「纯过日子」？这是理性回归还是被迫收缩？

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First recorded Oct 17, 2026, 12:56 PM CST · latest Oct 17, 2026, 12:56 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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