But back to what I interpreted as the crux of this blog.... how the hell do we entice newbies to "woodworking" (in whatever shape) and to this forum?
Mentorship!
A 6-week fellowship at the LBD school of technical wonder could bridge the gen-Z gap mixing technology with some truly unique design skills. Could come home with some maddingly complex wood puzzle, LBD collectable night shirt and a vino affection that would carry them into their retirement.

Seriously, it begins with sparking an interest at a young age and when they get the means to take up a hobby, they will come.

Tool reviews are an excellent option for this. Wanting to get into the hobby and looking for the tools to do so. Find a review (here), read it and explore the rest of the sight to get the juices flowing.