As with my peers, I often think about legacy, namely what are we leaving behind for the next generation? Having just spent a weekend with family, all of this becomes that much more elevated and essential.

In some measure, the issues seem overwhelming, as one explores the “mess” we baby boomers and matures seem to be bestowing onto our kids and grandkids. From the growing imprint of climate change to the rising presence of authoritarian rule, there is a massive list of unresolved items and emerging challenges. The “effect” maybe devastating, potentially impacting lifestyle options and so much more.

We had come to believe that as with all prior generations our children would find themselves in an even better place, only to uncover that their socio-economic fate will likely reflect a decline. After all, we had been led to believe that there existed a built-in optimism in connection........

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