I think blaming my generation (I came of age in the 60s😄) is not helpful. Bread and Circus are as old as the first politician, and the first politician was probably born sometime, long ago, in a cave.

Actually, my generation was about generosity. We rebelled against the materialist culture of the 50s, the post war boom generation. We didn't want more for ourselves; we wanted more for a greater number of people. We wanted less pain for everyone, and we were willing to work for that goal. We were very willing to do with less, so others could have more. I think mine may have been the last idealistic generation.

Personally, I've always had a problem with money--that is, appreciating it. And I think the inclination to share and join in good causes is more representative of my generation than any that has come after.

The Peace Corp was a product of the 60s. Gordon Gecko was a creature of the 80s.

Of course, I may be prejudiced. I speak from experience, so that is a narrow lens.

Interesting blog, as always.