Generational Perspectives on Optimism and Society

This chapter explores the contrasting views on societal optimism between younger and older generations, detailing the decline in hope since the late 90s. It critiques cultural representations of that era, such as the idealized 'new man' and the changing portrayals of masculinity in British media. The conversation further analyzes the impact of economic and political shifts on quality of life, reflecting on nostalgia for past communal experiences amidst contemporary struggles.