post2000s

The term post2000s refers to the period following the turn of the millennium, roughly the 2000s onward. It is used across disciplines to describe cultural, technological, political, and economic change after 2000. The exact boundaries are fluid and vary by context.

In technology and media, the post2000s era saw the rise of the internet's ubiquity, broadband, mobile devices, social media, cloud computing, streaming, and data-driven services. The economic landscape was shaped by globalization, outsourcing trends, the 2007-2009 financial crisis, and subsequent recoveries. In geopolitics, it encompasses events from the post-9/11 era to ongoing issues such as cybersecurity and regional power shifts.

In culture, post2000s aesthetics, music, and cinema have been influenced by digital distribution, fan cultures, and remix practices. Consumer behavior shifted toward digital media consumption, on-demand services, and platform ecosystems. Environmental policy and climate awareness also accelerated during this period.

Criticism and variation: Some scholars argue that "post2000s" is a vague label, masking regional differences and the uneven pace of change. In many fields, the late 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s present distinct phases that resist a single universal post-2000s designation.

See also: Postmodernism, 21st century, digital age.