Aaron reviewed Generations by Jean M. Twenge
Generations
4 stars
Overall, an interesting read, and a very deep dive into the characteristics of different generations in the United States. I learned a great deal, and there were definitely some surprises here (particularly with respect to the Silent Generation) that I did not expect. For my taste, she writes a bit too much about the supposed "intolerance" of Generation Z when it comes to speech on college campuses, and she also seems concerned that Generation Z does not view the founders of the United States as "heroes" -- frankly, it is probably healthier to view them as the complex, flawed humans that they were, rather than heroes. But I'm glad I read it, and it gave me a lot to think about in terms of the impact of technology on people of different age groups. Technology's relentless pace has implications for us all, and this book gives us much food for …
Overall, an interesting read, and a very deep dive into the characteristics of different generations in the United States. I learned a great deal, and there were definitely some surprises here (particularly with respect to the Silent Generation) that I did not expect. For my taste, she writes a bit too much about the supposed "intolerance" of Generation Z when it comes to speech on college campuses, and she also seems concerned that Generation Z does not view the founders of the United States as "heroes" -- frankly, it is probably healthier to view them as the complex, flawed humans that they were, rather than heroes. But I'm glad I read it, and it gave me a lot to think about in terms of the impact of technology on people of different age groups. Technology's relentless pace has implications for us all, and this book gives us much food for thought.