Rabbithole with Dave Nadig The Fourth Turning Is Now | Neil Howe on the Coming Financial Reset and Who Rebuilds What’s Broken
May 17, 2025
Neil Howe, an esteemed author and expert on generational dynamics, discusses the impact of chaos on societal leadership and the evolving role of Generation X. He explains why generational transitions are slowing and how that affects today’s challenges. The conversation delves into Millennials' collective investing mindset compared to Gen X contrarianism. Howe also explores the importance of community rising from conflict during fourth turnings and speculates on whether the future societal reboot will be driven by states or communities.
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Lengthening Generational Cycle
- The generational cycle is lengthening due to delays in adulthood milestones and leadership roles.
- This dilation impacts how societal crises and transitions unfold over time historically and presently.
Gen X Individualism vs Millennials Collectivism
- Gen X grew up feeling neglected and doomed, fueling their contrarian and individualistic mindset.
- They resist collective trends and prefer to 'sail in different directions' compared to Millennials' collectivism.
Lost Generation's Pragmatic Leadership
- The Lost Generation matured during massive crises and were pragmatic, protective parents.
- Their leadership was shaped by surviving the Great Depression and world upheaval, echoing current Gen X challenges.
