Summary of Episode 39: A Refresher on Strauss & Howe's Work and Generational Theory

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The YouTube video discusses the work of William Strauss and Neil Howe, who wrote about generational theory. They noted that there are similarities between what they wrote about and what business insider had to say about the fourth turning on January 9th this year. It's unclear whether the fourth turning is happening right now, but the parallels are certainly striking.

• 00:00:00 This YouTube video is a summary of the work of William Strauss and Neil Howe, which suggests that America undergoes four cycles of upheaval, each influenced by a different generation. Strauss and Howe's work has been largely criticized for being unsubstantiated, but it is valuable nonetheless for its insights into how America's history shapes its generations.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the work of Strauss and Howe, who wrote about generational theory. They noted that there are similarities between what they wrote about and what business insider had to say about the fourth turning on January 9th this year. It's unclear whether the fourth turning is happening right now, but the parallels are certainly striking. The cycle of history is driven by the process of generational change, which is created by things like wars, depressions, and pandemics, but it is also influenced by the seasonal rhythm of history. Generations are both recognizable and distinct, and we are currently in an era of civic crisis because it has been the length of a lifetime since America's last one. If you enjoy this content, please like and share it with someone important to you. Thank you for listening.