2 thoughts on “CLICK5: A Fourth Turning Tale – Hello Fadduh!”

1. Apparently I am a “boomer”, a very early one, among the first. Through an accident of geography, a remote corner of Scotland, I remember the ’60s. Among my contemporaries I know of hardly any, barring remote politicians, who connived at hogging all the Earth’s resources. To us innocents, the only source of information was early msm. And we believed it all. The War had left us poor, but we did not know it. We watched, on “movies”, the glorious lifestyle of Americans but did not envy them. We only spent what we had saved. Including large mortgage deposit combined with high interest rates – getting on for 15%. We had children, who were a blessing for us.

   So why is there all this bitterness against Boomers?

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   1. In the Strauss-Howe generational theory, Prophets are generations born during a societal High (after a crisis). They are characterized as idealistic and moralistic, typically emerging as influential leaders, though sometimes seen as self-centered rebels in youth, and wise judges in old age. They drive change and challenge institutions during the subsequent Awakening phase, often pushing society toward the next major crisis. The Baby Boomer generation is a prime example of a Prophet generation.

      Characteristics of Prophets:

      Birth: During a societal High, a time of prosperity and communal strength following a Crisis.

      Childhood: Coddled and nurtured, growing up with a sense of optimism and cultural success.

      Young Adulthood: Often become self-centered rebels who challenge societal norms and institutions with idealistic visions.

      Midlife: Develop into moralistic and value-obsessed leaders.

      Old Age: Provide wise, though sometimes judgmental, leadership to younger generations.

      Role: Idealistic leaders who aim to steer society toward their vision of principle and value, ultimately contributing to the conditions for the next Crisis.

      I think Boomers, this time round, are getting it in the neck because they were weaponised to enforce lockdowns – “Save granny!”

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