Continual Turbulence

History often seems more favorable in hindsight than it was during the actual events. Present times feel especially challenging, but past eras, once viewed as prosperous or successful, were often filled with significant fears and uncertainties. For instance, while the early 1990s is now seen as a pivotal time marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the decline of communism, those living through it experienced a pervasive fear of a nuclear threat from the Soviet Union. This suggests that even during perceived 'golden eras,' underlying tensions and anxieties characterized the everyday reality of individuals.

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