A bit of a mash-up, this episode starts with corrupted institutions and disasters from the chemical industry. Following that I discuss the growth that fueled 20th century debt and the often ridiculed pursuit of income accompanied by purpose.

I dive into my term for generational affliction called Cubicle Neurosis plus a reflection on this social moment—soul-crushing spiritual fatigue by confusion, suspicion and pressure to participate in false realities through millions of small daily lies contributing to big lies.

The episode wraps with a discussion about The Fourth Turning concept. This includes the character of each generation being shaped by the cyclical social attitudes and events of its formative years and how each generation will play an important role in shepherding society beyond its current ongoing crisis toward civic initiative, institutional renewal and common direction.