ok boomer

Laura discovers that details matter in her advanced research methods course and explains what you can expect when you're reconnecting with a friend after a long (loooong) time. Robin discovers that new memes came out while she was in Tahiti for six weeks, and talks about slowing down and culture shock after coming back to the U.S.

This episode investigates the intergenerational argument over the phrase "OK Boomer" that has been spreading on social media during late 2019. Is it a well-justified Millennial pushback against bossy, out-of-touch Boomers? Or is it just an excuse for younger generations to be dismissive of older people? We examine the evidence & reach a nuanced verdict. Then, we map out a whirlwind overview of the period between 1946 & 1950, including such topics as: the rise of the imperial presidency; the strange unpopularity of Pres. Harry Truman; the decline of third-party movements during the 2nd half of the 20th Century; the ascendant Republican challenge to the Democrats' New Deal Coalition in Congress; the ways in which increased economic prosperity was transforming the daily lives of Americans; the racial divides of the era between blacks, whites, Hispanics, & Asian Americans; the rise & fall of women in the workplace from the 20s to the 50s; the stigmatization of outsiders during this conformist & socially conservative era; the impact of the Red Scare on the arts; and the cultural debate surrounding the proliferation of nuclear weapons among the superpowers. Enjoy this rich, flavorful stew of historical content!

BALADO GÉOPOLITIQUE. La boutade «Ok, Boomer» est une critique sociale cinglante des jeunes à l’égard des baby-boomers -aux commandes dans la plupart des gouvernements et des entreprises- qui leur reprochent de manquer d’ambition et d’avoir une certaine insouciance face aux changements climatiques. Or, toutes les parties prenantes de la société, des jeunes aux plus vieux en passant par les entreprises et les consommateurs, sont responsables de notre lenteur collective à décarboniser rapidement l’économie. Voici pourquoi.

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This week I wanted to talk about the Ok, Boomer meme.  It was a fun discussion, and you will definitely want to listen until the end!  

-What's the meme all about?
-Did the Boomers screw everything up? 
-What did they do right? 
-How should we think about generational differences, and how should we address those differences? 

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