Young people have no problem leaping into the unknown. But many older people are bewildered by the shift to Internet time. In an age of sweeping transformation, young people can use new vision and new ideas to help older citizens adjust to change. At the same time, older generations can supply young people with wisdom, experience, and the ability to put change into context. This transformation is already happening in business, now that teams and virtual alliances have become the way to get things done.
Society is too complex for individuals to go it alone anymore.
As the generations establish common ground, they will learn to appreciate one another for their disparate talents.