Popular upheaval, political turmoil, industrial progress–any combination of these can cause the evolution of a society to leapfrog generations, sweeping aside aspects of the past that might otherwise have lingered for decades. And this must be especially so, when those with newfound power are men who distrust any form of hesitation or nuance, and who prize self-assurance above all. Amor Towles
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In the post-World War II era, the United States has been an example of a society that evolved from a previous generation to a current one. In fact, the country was established by a war that brought an end to an older way of life and replaced it with a new one. In this sense, it is no surprise that we have seen massive changes in American society. We see these changes in how we live our lives and operate as a nation.

For example, we hear about how our nation is moving away from coal and instead choosing to use more natural and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. We hear about the massive increase in transportation technology such as cars and planes becoming more efficient and effective each year. These are just two examples of the dramatic change that has taken place over the past century or so that can be attributed to advancements made in science and technology.

Source: A Gentleman In Moscow

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