The Realignment 388 | Neil Howe: The Fourth Turning Is Here - How America's Crisis Will End
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Jul 18, 2023 AI Snips
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Foreseeing Crisis
- Neil Howe, co-author of The Fourth Turning, predicted America's current turmoil in the 1990s.
- They saw the 1990s prosperity as a temporary phase in a larger historical cycle.
The Millennial Crisis
- The current crisis, the Millennial Crisis, is defined by weak institutions and strong individualism.
- Millennials seek community but struggle to find it in this individualistic environment.
Millennials vs. Boomers
- Millennials, despite appearing individualistic, actually desire community, as seen in their preference for large employers and communal living.
- This contrasts with Boomers, who prioritized individualism and independence in their youth.