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B**Y
Predicting the future based on the patterns of the past
Such an interesting yet frightening book about the cycles of life throughout history - predicting the future based on the patterns of the past
S**S
A Must read
Every serious investor should read this.
G**S
Good book
Good book
A**R
Exquisitely defined framework & ambitious
Neil Howe is a historian and demographer who explains in a grand sweep through history (of America and the world) how the convergence and divergence of generational trends give rise to cycles of peace and conflict. He has identified archetypes such as heroes, prophets, normads and artists and talked about the swinging of the pendulum between communitarianism and individualism. The concept of saeculum refers to the time span of each generation (roughly 80 years). As each generation comes of age and gains more power, the zeitgeist changes accordingly.
B**N
Torturous read
Far too long and repetitive and the author portrays his biased view of history. If you want to self torture go ahead.
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