GenTech
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Every twenty years a new generation rises, but who and what defines these generations? And could current generational tags mislead and miss the point?
In this insightful analysis of technology history since 1900, Dr. Rick Chromey offers a fresh perspective for understanding what makes a generation tick and differ from others. Within GenTech, readers learn how every generation uniquely interacts with particular technologies that define historical temperament and personality and why current generational labels are more fluid than fixed, and more loopy than linear. Consequently, three major generational constellations emerge, each containing four, twenty-year generations that overlap, merge, and blend:
The Audio Generations (1900-1950): Transportation-Telephone Generation (1900-1920), Motion Picture Generation (1910-1930), Radio Generation (1920-1940), Vinyl Record Generation (1930-1950)
The Visual Generations (1940-1990): Television Generation (1940-1960), Space Generation (1950-1970), Gamer Generation (1960-1980) and Cable Television Generation (1970-1990)
The Digital Generations (1980-2000): Personal Computer-Cell Phone Generation (1980-2000), Net Generation (1990-2010), iTech Generation (2000-2020), and Robotics Generation (2010-2030)
Dive in and revel in this exciting, compelling, and novel perspective to understanding recent American generations with GenTech.
Dr. Rick Chromey is the founder and president of MANNA! Educational Services International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping leaders, teachers, pastors, and parents. Chromey travels widely as a speaker, writer, and consultant in topics ranging from pop culture and history to creative communication and human motivation. He holds an earned doctorate in leadership and emerging culture and currently serves as an adjunct graduate professor for Hope International University. He’s penned five print books and twelve digital books, including Sermons Reimagined, Leading With Style, and Motivate Me, and currently resides in Meridian, Idaho in the Boise area.