[millennial]

[quote=all]

You lost me. Does exposure to social media make ‘millennials’ more, or less likely to start and perpetuate wars?[/quote]

I’m not sure if a correlation exists between those two variables, and if one does, not sure if it would be a direct correlation or negative. I think my initial statement was in response to someone’s statement regarding Millennials believing more in egalitarianism and regarding Megalomaniacs. Personally, I think that the growth of social media and some technologies has helped create a more egalitarian world and helped diminish the powers of Megalomaniacs. Right now can’t formulate a null hypotheses that you can argue for or against.

[millennial]

[quote=bearishgurl]
I worked alongside WWII’s (or “Silents”) and even a few of the “Greatest Generation” throughout my “career” and none of my employers ever found it necessary to hire a “consultant” to help us all “get along” with one another, lol …. [/quote]
This was not the first organization I have worked for that had consultants come in; it’s actually the third. Do you know why? Because there is a significant and recognizable difference between Millennials and Boomers and organizations now understand that. They have consultants come in because they are trying to improve the efficiency ratios of their workplace by avoiding wasted time and errors due to misunderstandings at the office.

[quote=bearishgurl]
It was a given that the elder worker had the most seniority and therefore knew the most about the organization and the jobs within it (including where all the bones were buried). A newbie green boomer-worker did not argue with these people or tell them how to do their jobs more efficiently. Instead they cozied up to them in search of a “mentor” who might be able to pull a few strings to get them the next promotion.[/quote]

That’s fine, I respect older people for what they can bring to the table and never argue with any of my coworkers. I guess in my workplace, seniority is really just a title and we do a lot of collaboration to find solutions. Yes often people have different viewpoints, but we all remain flexible so we can come up with the best solution for the company.

[quote=bearishgurl]Could it be that the self-righteous and self-indulgent millennials were intermittently disrespectful to their elders in your workplace and the elders were the ones who suggested the employer take action on this? [/quote]
No we did this to create tighter bonds with our fellow workers, so we can understand their points of views. Personally, I use this information to find ways to better relate to decision makers so I can get approvals done quicker and more efficiently.

[quote=bearishgurl]I’m a bit puzzled as to why your employer would coddle a portion of their employees in this way.[/quote]
I guess I don’t understand. They had this workshop so we can all get to understand another more. For what it’s worth, I found it interesting enough to create a topic and spending time discussing viewpoints with you.

[quote=bearishgurl]For the life of me, non “team-players” were usually summarily let go in the past or at the very least, pigeonholed into a forever dead-end position, in hopes that they would eventually quit on their own (which rarely happened).[/quote]
Same here non team-players are non-existent in my workplace.

[millennial]

[quote=all]

So the current war in Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Yemen, Libya, is due to the lack of access to Facebook and Twitter?[/quote]
?? No that’s a ridiculous statement there is no causality between the events. There may be some correlation between the likelihood and magnitude of an event to occur, but it doesn’t work the other way around.

[millennial]

[quote=harvey]That wasn’t sarcasm. It was well-founded cynicism.[/quote]

No…I’m sure that was sarcasm. You’re trying to prove a point.

[millennial]

[quote=harvey]
You’ve got a dozen or so posts on a thread you created about the trite topic of generational superiority, and suddenly you are concerned about purpose?[/quote]

I asked you about your rationale for bullying, not regarding your thoughts on this post. People create all sorts of posts on this site for whatever reason. You come to this site because you find them amusing. Personally I enjoy sociology and this topic came up at work and read an article so threw it up there.

[quote=harvey]
As for my take on flyer’s angle (or yaw, he he) … you’re right that it’s likely a benign personality trait. Then again, you may be receiving a personal message offering the opportunity to be part of this unique, exclusive, “billion dollar” investment opportunity…[/quote]

There you go with your sarcasm…your primary coping mechanism.

[millennial]

[quote=Harvey]

I already have in another thread, and didn’t get an answer.[/quote]
I see. Well then what are you trying to get from him with these antics? If you already don’t believe him, what’s the purpose?

[quote=Harvey]

Most psychologists?

Sure, it’s a coping mechanism. It’s right up there with making up facts.[/quote]

Yes most psychologists…would have said all but that’s too bold of a statement, since there’s probably a few out there that think differently.

I get it now. He throws out his coping mechanisms and you use yours. Not sure what you guys are coping with, but hope it works out.

[millennial]

[quote=all]

The power of media lies in its ability to expand the area of concern. The enemies used to live next door, or within walking distance.
Today, the enemies are on the other side of the world in Eastasia or Eurasia, one quick Instagram post away. And they are coming to get you.[/quote]
So are you saying that just as social media has created the ability for people to be informed of atrocities happening to people throughout the world, with it comes the negative aspect that it keeps people informed of people talking shit from across the globe? I agree that this might cause discourse on a personal level, but not on nation vs. nation level. Don’t get me wrong, there are negative aspects, for example the ease of finding people with similar radical beliefs and the ease of assembling and spearheading anarchy. But I think this is different than foreign relations turning into an all out war.

[millennial]

[quote=all]
Reminds me of a Wiener Zeitung article I once read in which the author celebrates the Treaty of Berlin proclaiming the dawn of a new era and the end of wars.[/quote]
I think what you’re saying is that you believe I’m being a little optimistic regarding the ability of social media to change human nature of starting and creating wars. I guess what I’m saying is that wars are possible, but will be much more difficult to do openly(would probably have to use drones, or poison). Utilizing Milgram’s experiment, I would say that it would be akin to shocking someone while both of you have the ability to see each other.

[millennial]

[quote=harvey]I must say, it is nice to receive passive income from these billion-dollar blockbusters.

Through my connections at Vanguard, I’ve invested in many of the top films on the list.

Every time someone rents Minions at a Redbox, I hear a little “cha-ching” in my head.[/quote]

Harvey why don’t you let the guy explain himself before forming your conclusions. Yes, it’s highly likely that flyer is exaggerating his pull in the industry…but maybe not. Maybe you should ask what he does, and how he does it before throwing out the sarcasm. Some people think that sarcasm equates to cleverness, but I agree with most psychologists, that it is a maladaptive coping mechanism for those with unresolved anger or frustrations.

[millennial]

[quote=flyer]
As previously mentioned, thanks to my wife’s connections in the business, our group has invested in several over the past years, and we look forward to continuing to do so. [/quote]

Flyer, I’m still a little puzzled by what you do exactly in the film business. In this instance, it seems like you are in a group that invests in blockbuster films (numerous ones grossing over 1Bn in box office sales)that utilizes your wife’s connections in the film industry. How does your wife and group get an in? Also I don’t understand why these large film companies would need your money when they have lots of capital already. I know quite a few people who do film financing, and it’s not for these huge companies like DreamWorks, more for the little guys. So if this is what you’re doing I find it highly implausible.

[quote=flyer]We have also studied these differences, as well as other elements that enable us to maximize appeal to all generations, as they apply to our international film business, given our goal is to generate $1B+ per film in global box office as often as possible. It’s challenging, but we’ve found it can be done.[/quote]

This is your previous quote which made me ask what you do in the film business. Based on this statement it made me think that you have input into the final outcome of the film. Usually people who invest money into a film really don’t have an ability to change elements of the film to appeal to larger masses. Is your wife working as a consultant? Does she get an equity portion for her time?

[millennial]

[quote=scaredyclassic]
there are only 27 films in all of history that have done over 1 billion worldwide. itd be huge and hugely unlikely to have just 1 film in a lifetime make a billion.[/quote]

Not that flyer needs my help but I think he said $1Bn in revenue, not just box office sales. Films also make money in other ways like product licensing/merchandising, broadcast rights, DVD/ Home Video sales, etc.. Also he didn’t say what he did and indicated he was part of a group. That group could be a large company like Dreamworks, or Miramax, or MGM.

Also, I don’t think it’s hugely unlikely to have 1 film in a lifetime make a billion. I would like to see the list and see how many of those were within my lifetime.

[millennial]

[quote=FlyerInHi]Some relatives came to visit my parents today. I asked an elderly cousin who he’s voting for. He said “I’m not voting because I just turned 70. I don’t know anything. Let the young people vote and create the world they want.” He sais old people over 70 should not be allowed to vote.[/quote]

Wow that’s an interesting point of view. Nice in theory, but a very slippery slope when you start using that logic. First old people over 70, then non-workers, then mentally disabled, then non-tax payers…

Tell him that it’s OK if he votes, probably not that many left to make too much of a difference anyways. Less impact then him driving on the road.

[millennial]

[quote=flyer]Completely understand your points. We have also studied these differences, as well as other elements that enable us to maximize appeal to all generations, as they apply to our international film business, given our goal is to generate $1B+ per film in global box office as often as possible. It’s challenging, but we’ve found it can be done.[/quote]

Interesting, what types of films do you produce?

[millennial]

[quote=FlyerInHi][quote=millennial][quote=The-Shoveler]Call it heresay if it makes you feel better or safer.
I don’t put too much stock in that doomsday clock (well maybe being that we are at three minutes now).

This is what I think got us to that point today

https://www.thelocal.de/20161008/russia-tension-more-dangerous-than-in-cold-war-fm

So is Syria worth it?[/quote]

Syria isn’t worth it for us, and we probably shouldn’t be there…unless our actions help to create a quicker and more amenable outcome. This being said, if history is any indicator it will most likely have the opposite affect.[/quote]

Megalomania.
We tried to topple Assad to break the Shia crescent. The Arab spring was our opportunity and pretext. But it didn’t work out the way we planned. Interestingly, we created a Shia Iraq that wasn’t there before

There is a national security apparatus that boomers built. Young people don’t care as much about projecting American power. They want a more egalitarian world.[/quote]

Yes that’s probably a true statement. I don’t think that a new Millennial president would be involved with these things.

Not sure if the egalitarian attitude relates specifically to our generation, but it may be due to current technology and our social network. For instance I’m sure that Boomers and Millennials alike would have the same response if we saw a live feed on Facebook or Snapchat of innocent children and babies getting killed first hand in Syria. Having witnessed this, I think it makes it a lot more difficult for a nation to remain ignorant of their actions and for megalomanics to prosper.

[millennial]

[quote=The-Shoveler]

That said My parents were fairly good to me as well, but generally we were on our own (free range kids) and had to stick up for ourselves.[/quote]

Nothing wrong with that. I think grit is a very important indicator of success, especially at a young age. I teach my children grit along with a lot of other things like self confidence. Regarding the free range stuff, I like to think that it will be better for them, (and me as well) but as a parent it’s hard for me to let them walk down the street by themselves to school when I look at a website and know that there are 15 sexual deviants within a 10 mile radius.

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