The Fourth Turning by William Strauss & Neil Howe Summary
Overview of The Fourth Turning
History moves in predictable cycles. "The Fourth Turning" reveals how society repeats a 80-year pattern of crisis and renewal. Steve Bannon cited it while shaping Trump's administration, and Tim Ferriss calls it essential reading for understanding our chaotic present moment.
Similar books to The Fourth Turning
Ressentez le livre à travers la voix de l'auteur
Transformez les connaissances en idées captivantes et riches en exemples
Capturez les idées clés en un éclair pour un apprentissage rapide
Profitez du livre de manière ludique et engageante
Points clés
History's Hidden Rhythm: The Eternal Return
Have you ever sensed that America is unraveling? Despite our technological marvels and material wealth, something feels fundamentally broken - plummeting trust in institutions, bitter cultural divisions, and a pervasive anxiety about the future. This isn't random societal malaise. It's part of a predictable historical pattern brilliantly decoded in "The Fourth Turning." History isn't a straight line of progress or random chaos - it moves in cycles, following natural rhythms that have governed societies for millennia. These cycles, called saecula (roughly 80-100 years, a long human lifetime), contain four distinct "turnings" or seasons: The First Turning (High) brings institutional strength and social cohesion after crisis; the Second Turning (Awakening) challenges institutions in favor of personal autonomy; the Third Turning (Unraveling) sees institutions weaken while individualism flourishes; and the Fourth Turning (Crisis) brings secular upheaval where the old order collapses and a new one emerges. We've seen this pattern repeat through the American Revolution, Civil War, and Great Depression/WWII. And now we're entering another Fourth Turning - winter is coming.
The Generational Engine That Drives History
From Postwar Boom to Cultural Revolution
The Unraveling: America's Cultural Civil War
The Fourth Turning: America's Rendezvous with Destiny
The Gray Champion and Generational Roles
Preparing for Winter and the Promise of Renewal
Mode Résumé Rapide - Lisez ou écoutez le résumé de The Fourth Turning en 10 minutes
Décomposez les idées clés de The Fourth Turning en points faciles à comprendre pour découvrir comment les équipes innovantes créent, collaborent et grandissent.
Mode Fiches mémo - Top 10 Idées de The Fourth Turning en Bref
Condensez The Fourth Turning en indices de mémoire rapides mettant en évidence les principes clés de franchise, de travail d'équipe et de résilience créative.
Mode Fun - Leçons de The Fourth Turning Racontées en Histoires de 21 Min
Découvrez The Fourth Turning à travers des récits vivants qui transforment les leçons d'innovation en moments mémorables et applicables.
Mode Personnaliser - Lisez ou écoutez le résumé de The Fourth Turning en 0 minutes
Posez n'importe quelle question, choisissez la voix et co-créez des idées qui résonnent vraiment avec vous.
Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Obtenez le resume de The Fourth Turning en PDF ou EPUB gratuit. Imprimez-le ou lisez-le hors ligne a tout moment.