Join Bitcoin District Book Club, this month for a deep dive into The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy by William Strauss and Neil Howe. This session will explore one of the most influential modern frameworks for understanding historical cycles and generational change—and why its predictions seem increasingly relevant today.
Strauss and Howe propose that history moves in recurring cycles, or “turnings,” each lasting roughly 20–25 years and shaped by generational archetypes. According to their model, societies pass through four phases: a High, an Awakening, an Unraveling, and finally a Crisis—the “Fourth Turning.” This final phase is marked by institutional breakdown, social upheaval, and a restructuring of the political and economic order.
We’ll discuss where we might currently sit within this cycle, how past Fourth Turnings (like the Great Depression and World War II era) unfolded, and what this framework suggests about the coming decade.
For those interested in macro trends, generational dynamics, and long-term historical patterns, this book offers a provocative lens for interpreting today’s instability—and what may come next.
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Event Notes:
- Discussion Starters: We’ll kick things off with a few key questions around elite dynamics and societal cycles, but feel free to bring your own perspectives.
- Future Reads: Let us know if you have recommendations for future book club selections! We’ll add them to the list posted on our website.
- Afterwards: Feel free to join us at Pubkey after the meeting to hang out, continue the conversation, and grab some food!
Getting There:
🔴🟢🟡 Gallery Place/Chinatown + 2 min walk
Parking: Street & garage parking available nearby
🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕔 Time: 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM EDT
📍 Teaism Penn Quarter
400 8th Street North West · Washington, DC
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