Debunking the 'Strong Men, Weak Men' Cycle: Why Oversimplified Historical Theories Fail

Debunking the 'Strong Men, Weak Men' Cycle: Why Oversimplified Historical Theories Fail

🤔 Have you ever seen quotes like "Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, weak men create hard times"? These catchy phrases circulate widely on social media, often presented as explanations for societal cycles. But are they accurate? In this video, we dive deep into the origins and flaws of this popular generational theory, revealing why historians and experts reject it as an oversimplification of history.