Predominant opinions are generally the opinions of the generation that is vanishing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Majority views usually belong to the older generation that is fading away.
- In plain terms
- Most opinions come from older people who are leaving.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect dominant views to shift as generations change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Whose views dominate now?
- What views will fade soon?
Another view
Some opinions persist across generations rather than vanishing.
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