Stages Of Modernist Grief

The Three Phases Of The Modern Era Early Modern Era (16th to 19th Centuries) — The Birth and Struggle for Meaning This era reflects the growing pains of leaving behind the premodern world and entering the modern era. It’s marked by shock, rebellion, and compromise. Centuries and Stages: 16th Century – Shock : The collapse of medieval unity (Reformation, early colonialism, printing press). 17th Century – Denial : Desperate attempts to control everything through religion, absolutism, and Puritanism. 18th Century – Anger : The Enlightenment, revolutions, and the violent rejection of the old order. 19th Century – Bargaining : Romantic nostalgia and liberal reform try to merge tradition with progress. Defining Features: Rise of nation-states and capitalism Scientific discovery and secular thought Empire-building and revolution Philosophical tension between faith and reason High Modern Era (20th to 23rd Centuries) — The Peak and Emotional Reckoning This is mod...

The 24th and 25th Centuries: What Will Kill Modern History…And What Will Replace It?  This isn't a conclusion and more of a “bonus” to this series about the stages of grief. I have made a series of posts comparing the centuries of modern history, to stages of grief, including predictions for the 22nd and 23rd centuries which I predict will be relatively healthy, stable times and where the modern era is at its peak. But now, it's time to discuss the most difficult thing to predict…the end of the modern era. It is challenging and one most people have a hard time struggling to do. It's far easier for people to predict the extinction of humans than the end of the modern era, since we live in it for so long that we just can't imagine any other system in place. But like all things, it will inevitably come to an end. All systems, empires, and eras die and the modern era will be no exception. It will die and a new grand period will take its place. Following the 13th century pe...

The 23rd Century: The Golden Age Of Modern History?  As we move further into modern history, the West finds itself in a period of transformation marked by rapid technological advances, shifting social paradigms, and deep reflections on the trajectory of civilization. While the present may feel unstable, these are the throes of a society maturing into something greater. Looking forward, the 23rd century holds the potential to be the apex of modern history, a golden age comparable to the High Middle Ages or the Pax Romana, not just in material achievement, but in human stability, prosperity, and cultural cohesion. By this time, the modern era will not only be accepted but will have matured, finding its rhythm and balance in a way that earlier centuries struggled to achieve. To conclude this series, it only makes sense that I make a post the only stage I have left to discuss. I began this series starting with the 16th century and have covered every other century up to the present day ...

The 22nd Century: The Boring Future  I have said that each century is a stage of grief for modernity and that we are currently in the depression stage of the 21st century which is between the testing stage of the 20th century and the acceptance stage of the 22nd century but what will acceptance look like? What trends do I foresee for the following century? I need to put out of the way that this is purely speculative. The 22nd century is a long, long time and the future rarely arrives as imagined. Still, based on the arc of past centuries, here's one possible direction people may take. So what will happen during the 22nd century and how will the West respond?  Well first I'd like to borrow Occulturation's method of viewing decades through age and gender. I intend to do the same with the centuries. The 17th century has a very old man theme. Take a look at the fashion, look at the architecture and artwork, and just observe the politics and attitudes in general. You could say t...