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'''''Future Shock''''' is a 1970 book written by American futurist Alvin Toffler and his spouse Adelaide Farrell. The book defines the term "future shock" as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies. A concise definition for the term "future shock" in the book is a personal perception of "too much change in too short a period of time". | '''''Future Shock''''' is a 1970 book written by American futurist Alvin Toffler and his spouse Adelaide Farrell. The book defines the term "future shock" as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies. A concise definition for the term "future shock" in the book is a personal perception of "too much change in too short a period of time". | ||
| − | Religious people can mentally handle societal change better than secular leftists because they are mentally tougher (see: [[Atheism and mental toughness]]). | + | Religious people can mentally handle societal change better than secular leftists because they are mentally tougher (see: [[Atheism and mental toughness]]). The website Marketwatch reported concerning the aftermath of the 2016 presidential race: [[Donald Trump]]’s win is causing a surge in demand for mental health services.<ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/trumps-win-is-causing-a-surge-in-demand-for-mental-health-services-2016-11-10 Trump’s win is causing a surge in demand for mental health services], Marketwatch 2016</ref> See also: [[Secular leftists and psychogenic illness]] and [[Donald Trump and American atheists]] |
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Revision as of 18:46, July 20, 2022
Future Shock is a 1970 book written by American futurist Alvin Toffler and his spouse Adelaide Farrell. The book defines the term "future shock" as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies. A concise definition for the term "future shock" in the book is a personal perception of "too much change in too short a period of time".
Religious people can mentally handle societal change better than secular leftists because they are mentally tougher (see: Atheism and mental toughness). The website Marketwatch reported concerning the aftermath of the 2016 presidential race: Donald Trump’s win is causing a surge in demand for mental health services.[2] See also: Secular leftists and psychogenic illness and Donald Trump and American atheists
Notes
- ↑ Mueller, Dr. Paul S. et al. (December 2001). "Religious involvement, spirituality, and medicine: implications for clinical practice". Mayo Clinic Proceedings vol. 76:12, pp. 1225-1235. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic Proceedings website on July 20, 2014.
- ↑ Trump’s win is causing a surge in demand for mental health services, Marketwatch 2016