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The Strauss–Howe generational theory, devised by William Strauss and Neil Howe, describes a theorized recurring generation cycle in American history and Western history. According to the theory, historical events are associated with recurring generational personas (archetypes). Each generational persona unleashes a new era (called a turning) lasting around 20–25 years, in which a new social, political, and economic climate (mood) exists. An average life is 80 years and consists of four periods of ~20–22 years Childhood → Young adult → Midlife → Elderhood A generation is an aggregate of people born every ~20–22 years Baby Boomers → Gen X → Millennials → Homelanders Each generation experiences "four turnings" every ~80–90 years High → Awakening → Unraveling → Crisis A generation is considered "dominant" or "recessive" according to the turning experienced as young adults. But as a youth generation comes of age and defines its collective persona an opposing generational archetype is in its midlife peak of power. Dominant: independent behavior + attitudes in defining an era Recessive: dependent role in defining an era https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strauss%E2%80%93Howe_generational_theory
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  • darrylhilmy3702 I can see that you used a mixture of both Strauss-Howe’s original generational theory and a bit of PEW’s birth year specifications (Even though PEW hasn’t specified an exact birth year for Gen Z’a ending and Alpha’s beginning, using 2012 as a tentative endpoint and you using 2011 onwards), but it’s an interesting topic nonetheless. There have been many other user stories about sorting famous people and figures into generational cohorts and all of them, including yours are great. I will try my best to contribute.

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