John H Manhold

The End of an Era: Diverse Thoughts From 100+ Years of Living John H Manhold

This book presents a comparative look at several activities and the mores of inhabitants of the United States of America during the last and the present centuries. Those established during the last century no doubt resulted from finally adjusting to the changes stemming from the Industrial Revolution that only recently had been fully incorporated; plus fighting a World War; enduring a huge, chaotic depression; later a Cuban Crisis, Cold War and more. Today's activities/mores undoubtedly result from the introduction of an entirely 'different' digital world with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other dominant features resulting in a change of emphasis in the direction of today's mores and the direction and performance of personal values.

The author is a recognized Investigative Scientist, World Lecturer. Sculptor, Author, USCG Captain with Master's Papers, received National/International Sports Awards, and is a WWII and Korea Veteran. Thus, he accepts the reality of today's dependence on machines, computers and AI irrespective of their fallacies, but has offered comparisons from which others might profit even though he is aware of the paucity of interest today in history and the lessons it teaches (even historical novels are passé). It is one man's story, set forth in his words as events are remembered and written with obvious and/or associated references. The prospective reader can decide whether he/she wishes to proceed. If "this is not your thing", please pass by and get a book in the genre you enjoy.