GENERATIONS – WHO’S IN CHARGE?
IN a 1 Sept 2020 news article entitled “American Generation Fast Facts,” CNN (Cable News Network) identified six generations of Americans in the 20th century: the Greatest Generation (aka GI Generation), the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z.
The Greatest or GI Generation consists of individuals born before 1925. They lived through the Great Depression and then fought in WWII. This generation deeply impacted our world, spawning seven US Presidents including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W. Bush. The youngest living members of this generation are about 95 years old today.
Silent Generation individuals, were born between 1925 and 1945, are characterized as more cautious than their parents. Even so, they introduced pop culture, with pioneering rock musicians, iconic filmmakers, television legends, beat poets, gonzo journalists and groundbreaking political satirists. No members of the Silent Generation have served as US President. The youngest living members of this generation are about 75 today.
Born 1946 though 1964, Baby Boomers were named for an uptick in the post-WWII birth rate. The population peaked in 1999, with 78.8 million baby boomers, including people who immigrated to the United States and were born during the Baby Boomer time period. Baby Boomers seized power and continue to hang on to it today, though their numbers are quickly dwindling, accelerated further by the 2020 Pandemic. Spawning four US Presidents including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, members of this generation are between 56 and 74 today.
Members of Generation X (born 1965 through 1980) experienced the US political moves to extremes, had to deal with national crack and AIDS epidemics, home computing, and saw the business world turn global. Although about 75% of people in this group earn more than baby boomers did when they were the same age, only 36% have more wealth due to debt. No members of Generation X have served as president. Members of this generation are between 40 and 55.
According to Wikipedia, Millennials (aka Gen Y) born 1981 through 1996 are marked by elevated usage of and familiarity with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media, which is why they are sometimes termed digital natives. A return to popular nationalism, The Great Recession and COVID-19 had a major impact on this generation because they have caused historically high levels of unemployment among this generation. Better educated in terms of all college degrees, 2016 was the first year any millennial was eligible to run for president (the minimum age being 35). Members are currently between 24 and 39 and represent a powerful voting block.
Generation Z (Gen Z, sometimes called Post-Millennials) born on or after 1997 are said to be moving towards being the most educated group ever, especially among women and minories, as well as the most diverse in ethnic background. Aged 23 or less, they ultimately represent the future of the USA.
In ancient times, it wasn’t uncommon for Pharaohs, Kings and Queens to come into power in their 20’s and even younger. So who’s in charge of the United States and the world today? Four generations seem to be vying for power, the Baby Boomers rapidly aging while diminishing in numbers. and Gen Z not yet ready (at least, in their minds) to govern, being more occupied with finding a secure financial income and starting families.
My recently released book, THE EDGE OF MADNESS (Aignos 2020) by Raymond Gaynor assumes that after a new Dark Age, during which socio-techological advances determine the social and political structure of NewAmerica, a period of reawakening and expansion would provide a challenging and dangerous future place for three young firebrands to live. A new generation, call it Gen 11, after the universal acceptance of an 11-dimensional multiverse, will struggle with affections, romance, love, sex power and spirituality in a solar system of infinite possibilities and pleasure…if one can but afford it. So, put on your CandyShades, breathe in a little ContraSpray and settle back for a T-rip like you’ve never imagined.
The Edge of Madness
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999693859
The Greatest or GI Generation consists of individuals born before 1925. They lived through the Great Depression and then fought in WWII. This generation deeply impacted our world, spawning seven US Presidents including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W. Bush. The youngest living members of this generation are about 95 years old today.
Silent Generation individuals, were born between 1925 and 1945, are characterized as more cautious than their parents. Even so, they introduced pop culture, with pioneering rock musicians, iconic filmmakers, television legends, beat poets, gonzo journalists and groundbreaking political satirists. No members of the Silent Generation have served as US President. The youngest living members of this generation are about 75 today.
Born 1946 though 1964, Baby Boomers were named for an uptick in the post-WWII birth rate. The population peaked in 1999, with 78.8 million baby boomers, including people who immigrated to the United States and were born during the Baby Boomer time period. Baby Boomers seized power and continue to hang on to it today, though their numbers are quickly dwindling, accelerated further by the 2020 Pandemic. Spawning four US Presidents including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, members of this generation are between 56 and 74 today.
Members of Generation X (born 1965 through 1980) experienced the US political moves to extremes, had to deal with national crack and AIDS epidemics, home computing, and saw the business world turn global. Although about 75% of people in this group earn more than baby boomers did when they were the same age, only 36% have more wealth due to debt. No members of Generation X have served as president. Members of this generation are between 40 and 55.
According to Wikipedia, Millennials (aka Gen Y) born 1981 through 1996 are marked by elevated usage of and familiarity with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media, which is why they are sometimes termed digital natives. A return to popular nationalism, The Great Recession and COVID-19 had a major impact on this generation because they have caused historically high levels of unemployment among this generation. Better educated in terms of all college degrees, 2016 was the first year any millennial was eligible to run for president (the minimum age being 35). Members are currently between 24 and 39 and represent a powerful voting block.
Generation Z (Gen Z, sometimes called Post-Millennials) born on or after 1997 are said to be moving towards being the most educated group ever, especially among women and minories, as well as the most diverse in ethnic background. Aged 23 or less, they ultimately represent the future of the USA.
In ancient times, it wasn’t uncommon for Pharaohs, Kings and Queens to come into power in their 20’s and even younger. So who’s in charge of the United States and the world today? Four generations seem to be vying for power, the Baby Boomers rapidly aging while diminishing in numbers. and Gen Z not yet ready (at least, in their minds) to govern, being more occupied with finding a secure financial income and starting families.
My recently released book, THE EDGE OF MADNESS (Aignos 2020) by Raymond Gaynor assumes that after a new Dark Age, during which socio-techological advances determine the social and political structure of NewAmerica, a period of reawakening and expansion would provide a challenging and dangerous future place for three young firebrands to live. A new generation, call it Gen 11, after the universal acceptance of an 11-dimensional multiverse, will struggle with affections, romance, love, sex power and spirituality in a solar system of infinite possibilities and pleasure…if one can but afford it. So, put on your CandyShades, breathe in a little ContraSpray and settle back for a T-rip like you’ve never imagined.
The Edge of Madness
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999693859
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