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Rebecca Martell
Apr 18, 20247 min read
The O.G.: Ideas, Imagination, and Originality in Saecular Spring
Is the Crisis Era bringing awareness to and rejection of artificiality? And how can increasing originality become an artistic solution?
Rebecca Martell
Oct 11, 20236 min read
"Rebecca Reviews" - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Being a woman in the workplace is hard. Managing a home is hard. Parenting is hard. Life is hard. That doesn't mean you have to be hard too.
Rebecca Martell
Apr 28, 20236 min read
Brothers, Thieves, and Mavericks: How Gen X Hit the Storytelling Jackpot
Could objective truth, old fashioned ideals, and plenty of 1980s nostalgia be the cure for AI-induced isolation and a failing film industry?
Rebecca Martell
Jan 16, 20238 min read
The Muscle: Meaning Versus Monolith in the New Millennium
Mediocrity neither surprises nor delights. Monoliths are boring. But right now, both have a lot of money and muscle.
Rebecca Martell
Aug 15, 202210 min read
Commodifying Virtue (Part Two): Gen Z / Homelanders' Big Plans
I believe the Dream Merchants will return. But Homelanders' potential, their capacity for greatness, depends on us today.
Rebecca Martell
Jul 23, 20228 min read
Commodifying Virtue (Part One): Boomers' Little Boxes
Whatever it is that Baby Boomers do to signal virtue and seek validation, it's on a grand scale. And it has serious implications for us all.
Rebecca Martell
Apr 26, 20226 min read
Frayed: Tribalism, Twitter, and the End of Tolerance
What happens to our nation when individuals trade integrity for fame? For some, tribalism may be key to surviving the fallout.
Rebecca Martell
Mar 22, 20225 min read
Rebecca Reviews: Zero Hour for Gen X by Matthew Hennessy
What if nostalgia is an expression of grief? A book review of Zero Hour for Gen X by Matthew Hennessey (Encounter Books, 2020).
Rebecca Martell
Dec 30, 20218 min read
Tech Bros and Girl Bosses (Part Two): Glass Ceiling
Success is a slippery thing: It has different meanings for different people. It's hard to hold onto. And it can be faked.
Rebecca Martell
Dec 6, 20216 min read
Tech Bros and Girl Bosses (Part One): Silicon Valley
Part One - "Silicon Valley" focuses on the male-centric side of technology in the current Crisis Era.
Rebecca Martell
Sep 2, 20214 min read
The Shortcut: How Generations Can Help You Write Authentic Characters
Generational archetypes of HERO, NOMAD, ARTIST, and PRHOPET can help you with the who, what, when, and how of your story's characters.
Rebecca Martell
Dec 24, 20203 min read
A "Reel" Great Holiday: Top Christmas Films by Generation
Everybody loves Christmas movies! Here's a look at the top recommendations to fit each generation.
Rebecca Martell
Oct 5, 20204 min read
Take That Hill! : The Militant Mindset of Millennials
When the Millennial Generation sets a target, the target gets hit-- with collective force.
Rebecca Martell
Aug 18, 20203 min read
Life After Boomers: Who Will Lead?
For decades, having dominated culture with their sheer numbers and a vocal persona , the Boomers were considered "the boss".
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