40 Something Вђ“ June 2014 -

The atmosphere of June 2014 was defined by a specific kind of connectivity. Smartphones had become ubiquitous, but they hadn't yet completely swallowed our attention spans. Social media was a place for sharing photos of summer BBQs rather than a primary source of existential dread. For the forty-somethings of that year, there was a sense of mastery. You were old enough to have professional stability and young enough to still feel the pull of ambition. It was the age of being "the grown-up in the room," navigating the needs of aging parents while raising children who were just starting to teach you how to use Snapchat.

A period of stability before major global shifts. 40 Something – June 2014

Technology was helpful but not yet overwhelming. The atmosphere of June 2014 was defined by