Part 5/9:
Crisis and Collective Risk-Taking
As history demonstrates, collective crises often lead to a cooperative spirit. Howe hypothesizes that the current economic environment, with its potential for inflation, will likely provoke widespread collaboration rather than individualistic risk-taking. The connection between survival during crises and communal bonding reinforces how societies unite under adversity, inevitably shaping political and economic narratives.
Howe details the cyclical nature of crises—where individual risk avoidance may lead to social movements advocating for greater collective responsibility, often manifesting through protest or political action.