From Brain Rot to Plain Thoughts: QuillBot's New Boomer Mode
The modern workplace is more diverse than ever before, with teams made up of people from a wide range of generations. From Baby Boomers, who prefer traditional communication methods, to digitally native Gen Z workers, the potential for miscommunication is high. In fact, a recent survey revealed that approximately 60% of employees struggle to understand the communication styles of other generations (ADP Research Institute).
Enter Boomer mode—QuillBot’s newest addition to the Paraphraser tool. Boomer mode seamlessly translates modern Gen Z lingo into clear, concise language that Baby Boomers can easily comprehend, helping to eliminate misunderstandings and foster collaboration across the generational divide.
The science behind Boomer mode
QuillBot’s online paraphrasing tool uses AI to find new ways to phrase sentences without changing their meaning or context. Think of it like a full-sentence thesaurus.
Boomer mode uses cutting-edge technology to automatically rephrase your Slack messages, emails, meeting notes, and more by recognizing Gen Z slang and adapting your language and tone to ensure it resonates with Boomers. Simply enter your text into the input box, and our AI will work with you to create the best professional paraphrase!
Why Rohan Gupta made Boomer mode his new focus
“Boomer mode is designed to make intergenerational communication in the workplace smoother,” said Rohan Gupta, CEO of QuillBot. “As a Gen Zer myself, I understand more than most that generational differences can sometimes create communication challenges. Over the years, I’ve basically learned a new language to communicate with my board members and older colleagues. I would have saved countless hours of time and effort if I had a tool like Boomer mode.”
Boomer mode provides a simple, AI-powered solution that helps Gen Z employees, who are just starting their careers, transform their “brain rot into plain thoughts,” according to Gupta. “With this new tool, I’m hoping that we can flatten Gen Z’s learning curve when it comes to corporate jargon and help professionals of all ages speak the same language.”
Why professionals are loving it
Gen Z and Baby Boomer professionals alike are already touting the benefits of Boomer mode as a tool.
“I literally used to spend close to an hour a day trying to decode what my Boomer boss was emailing me,” says Jenny Z., a recent college graduate of WiFi University. “But now, with Boomer mode, I have more time to watch video essays on YouTube. Such a massive slay.”
“My direct report told me about this paraphraser doohickey. Not a huge fan of the name, but I must say, it’s helped me figure out what all the interns are saying!” says B. B. Baumer, Sr. Vice President of Backinmyday, Inc.
And there you have it! Boomer mode eliminates communication barriers between intergenerational coworkers, saves precious time, and is a totally made-up tool that doesn’t exist. Happy April Fools’ Day!
