In their theory, just as history molds generations, so do generations mold history. Modern Anglo-American history runs on a two-stroke rhythm. The two strokes are an Awakening and a Crisis
rising adults are driven by inner zeal to become philosophers, religious pundits, and
hippies, alienating children (who see the adult world becoming more chaotic each day) and older generations alike. Civil order comes under attack from a new values regime. Examples
Consciousness Revolution (1964-1984). Seen as a tumultuous time, somewhat echoing a "Crisis
era of relative peace and prosperity between an Awakening and a Crisis
most recent Unraveling was seen between The Consciousness Revolution and the time just before September 11th (1985-2001?), a time of paradigm shifting. Seen as a positive time, somewhat echoing a "High
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