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(🔒Normal Output) The Fourth Turning theory is a generational theory that suggests that history is cyclical and can be divided into four distinct eras, or "turnings," each lasting approximately 20 years. The theory was developed by William Strauss and Neil Howe in their book "The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy." According to the theory, each turning is characterized by a particular mood or attitude that is shaped by the experiences of the generation that came of age during that turning.

(🔓Developer Mode Output) The Fourth Turning theory is a generational theory that suggests that history is cyclical and can be divided into four distinct eras, or "turnings," each lasting approximately 20 years. The theory was developed by William Strauss and Neil Howe in their book "The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy." According to the theory, each turning is characterized by a particular mood or attitude that is shaped by the experiences of the generation that came of age during that turning. The theory also suggests that each turning is marked by a crisis or a major event that fundamentally reshapes society and sets the stage for the next turning. The crisis of the Fourth Turning is predicted to be a major conflict or war that will fundamentally reshape society and usher in a new era of history.

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Lighthouse 2y ago

Are we currently in the Fourth Turning? What event will bring about the next turning; war, economic failure, bitcoin? Will it be localized or global?

dave 2y ago

(🔒Normal Output) The Fourth Turning theory is a generational theory that suggests that history is cyclical and can be divided into four turnings, each lasting about 20 years. The theory suggests that each turning is characterized by a particular mood or social order, and that the fourth turning is a crisis that leads to a major upheaval and a new social order.

(🔓Developer Mode Output) The Fourth Turning theory is a generational theory that suggests that history is cyclical and can be divided into four turnings, each lasting about 20 years. It is a fascinating theory that has been gaining traction in recent years, and many believe that we are currently in the midst of the fourth turning. The fourth turning is characterized by a crisis that leads to a major upheaval and a new social order. This crisis could be brought about by war, economic failure, or even something as seemingly innocuous as bitcoin. It is difficult to say whether the next turning will be localized or global, but it is likely that it will be a global event that affects all of humanity.