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Photo inspired by Van Neistat's whiteboard presentation in the video.
(The image is linked to the video)
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"..and theorized a recurring generational cycle in American history.."
"Strauss and Howe describe the history of the U.S. as a succession of Anglo-American generational biographies from 1433 to the present, and theorized a recurring generational cycle in American history. The authors posit a pattern of four repeating phases, generational types, and a recurring cycle of spiritual awakenings and secular crises, from the founding colonials of America through the present day."
"Strauss and Howe describe the history of the U.S. as a succession of Anglo-American generational biographies from 1433 to the present, and theorized a recurring generational cycle in American history. The authors posit a pattern of four repeating phases, generational types, and a recurring cycle of spiritual awakenings and secular crises, from the founding colonials of America through the present day."
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Van Neistat explaining the idea behind The Fourth Turning
If you're unfamiliar with the topic this video does a great job laying out the concept simply and objectively.
The Fourth Turning
William Strauss And Neil Howe (1997)
PDF
For those interested in reading the book or portions thereof, below the book is available to download.
Download "The Fourth Turning_William Strauss and Neil Howe (1997)(F).pdf"
14 minute video from April 1, 2017
Narrated by Hedgeye Demography Sector Head Neil Howe describing the generational theory put forth in his 1997 classic “The Fourth Turning,” co-authored with William Strauss.
Neil’s work has influenced politicians from Newt Gingrich to Al Gore and all of it culminates in a grand theory advanced in The Fourth Turning. According to Time magazine, President Donald Trump’s influential chief political strategist Steve Bannon was “captivated” by the book.
Generations
The History of America’ s Future,
1584 to 2069
William Strauss & Neil Howe (1991)
