Massive Contradictory Changes

We are undergoing massive change in contradictory ways — a society that is fundamentally older, yet working more;  a society that is striving to be healthier, and yet has never had higher obesity or caffeine consumption, a society that is increasingly discussing politicians’ style and personality, and yet is more educated than ever before.
And the world itself is undergoing some very counterintuitive changes:  As science becomes more important, we have had a rise in religion;  as economic freedom and capitalism are winning out, democracy and human rights are lagging;  societies that give the greatest encouragement to childbearing, are showing some of the greatest population declines.
—    Mark J. Penn
From his book:  “Microtrends“
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2018	Diet Resolutions For The New Year
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2017	Daily, Mr. President, Daily
2016	We Did This
2015	I’m Talking To You
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2014	We Are Not A Fearful Nation!
2013	Risking Truth
2012	Working On Reality
2011	Massive Contradictory Changes

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