The second, an Awakening . The third, an Unraveling . The fourth, a Crisis . Highs are periods of strong institutions and weakened individualism. Respect for authority is a typical High value.
Highs are periods of public spiritedness and cultural optimism.
They are times of achievement, but also of conformity. Most of the conformity is voluntary. Awakenings begin when something happens to call the dominant institutions and values of the High into question. Awakenings are scenes of social upheaval and intense questioning. Conformity is rejected, but optimism remains.