Controversial Political Opinions

[JasonBlack]

The 3rd Turning tends to get shit on by those interested in Strauss and Howe Theory, because such the theory appeals to intellectuals who value collectivistic societal vision in which they can play a more prominent role. In truth, 3rd Turnings are the most "you get out what you put in" of all the turnings. Provided you didn't have severe health problems or dangerous living conditions, it was a great time for people to pursue personal goals, focus on individual success, exercise an internal locus of control and experience more freedom than in most periods of history.

Those who were not interested in personal development focused more on the histrionic side of the 3T, obsessing over celebrity circuses, constantly comparing themselves to their friends, living the fake yuppie lifestyle. The more I observe people, the more cynical I get about how many people self-destruct when given even the slightest bit of freedom.