Wealth, Power, Knowledge, Wisdom all conspire in varied degrees to control the social narrative.

I was going to try and compose some clever dissertation to explain. Social Currency was a main topic I thought about. But then a lyric was brought to mind.

"I watch the ripples change their size
But never leave the stream of warm impermanence and
So the days float through my eyes
But still the days seem the same

And these children that you spit on
As they try to change their worlds
Are immune to your consultations
They're quite aware of what they're going through"

David Bowie - Changes

It seemed succinct to me.

I know I'm on the younger side for most of active members here. However I once mentioned I grew up with mostly late boomers. My parents were early boomers haha! I'm an early Gen X just past the cusp of the border. :-D

I've been very vocal with friends and family about new blood for years. Government service used to be about civic duty now it's a path to corporate puppetry and not just influence. *If you've never had a stock portfolio run for congress. *snark

I think infusion of new blood keeps a body healthy. (BTW actual science supports it for real blood transfusions etc.)

EDIT: I hope my quote is not misinterpreted. It is more of a reflection than a statement.