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“History Comes In Patterns” Neil Howe: Civil War, Market Crashes, and The Fourth Turning | PBD Podcast | Ep. 441
Jul 17, 2024
Author Neil Howe discusses the 'Fourth Turning' theory and its impact on societal change, exploring generational cycles in American history, generation archetypes, LGBTQ influence, wealth transfer, state succession, tribalism, and the evolution of faith.
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- The concept of the fourth turning involves cyclical societal reshaping through fear-driven upheavals and generational archetypes.
- Generational biographies shape societal values and norms through distinct turnings from high to crisis, impacting social behavior.
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The Fourth Turning as a Cycle of History
The concept of the fourth turning is explored as a cyclical process in history where major upheavals reshape civic institutions and social order. This process typically involves high levels of fear and conflict to compel societal transformation, leading to external and internal conflicts. Each turning from high to crisis to regeneration involves distinct generational archetypes that influence values, beliefs, and the societal trajectory.
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