On November 30, 2023, the United States lost two iconic figures, who are the legendary tycoons of the investment worldMungerand politician Kissinger. Their deaths have sparked concern and reflection about the future of the United States. The deaths of these two elderly men not only symbolize the end of an era, but also send three important signals about the future of the United States.
Mungerand Kissinger, both of whom enjoyed a long lifespan, and the age of 99 and 100 years is already a very long-lived figure under today's average life expectancy. And as their generation ages, so does the elite of iconic figures. For example, Carter, who has entered the stage of hospice care, and Warren Buffett, who is 93 years old. This is not just a coincidence, but it may mean that America's era is coming to an end. Those who have carved out territory for the United States on the world stage, who have protected the stability of the American economy through several crises and maintained their interests through the exploitation of developing countries. However, they also ushered in the moment of old age. This means that the global hegemony of the United States is gradually weakening.
The United States once made it one of the most powerful and wealthy countries in the world. However, as time passed, this ** era also gradually came to an end. The wheel of history will not stop turning, and the change of times is destined for the change of things. Mungerand Kissinger's departure is not only their personal departure, but also the end of an era. They represent the ideas and values of a bygone era, which fade away with their passing. Their departure not only means a great loss for the United States, but also means that the whole world is saying goodbye to an era.
In addition to the end of the era, the United States is also facing the dilemma of a lack of successors. Although birth, old age, sickness and death are the natural way, the problem is that when the United States and even the entire Western countries usher in a new leader, there are no really young and capable people. Trump and Biden were elected at the age of 77 and 81 respectively, and they are already considered young candidates. Kissinger, a 100-year-old man, is still busy playing a mediating role between the United States and China, and he is not only our "old friend", but also one of the few people in the West who understands Chinese culture. In the business world, big names like Soros and Warren Buffett have carved out the economic map for the United States, and they have protected American interests during several financial storms and crises. However, as they age, their descendants may not be able to carry on their legacy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Fed ChairPowelland raise concerns about whether they will be as successful as their parents. This makes the United States face the dilemma of not being able to find the right person.
The future development of a country or a nation depends on its ability to produce generations of capable and intelligent figures to lead the way. However, in the face of the current situation in the United States, it can be said that the lack of successors has become a real problem. While age does not directly determine a person's abilities and talents, young and bold leaders are very important in political and business circles. In the United States, however, we see the opposite. In a country that has gone older, there are few leaders from the younger generation, and older politicians and business people still dominate. This makes people worry that without the infusion of fresh blood, the United States will face the dilemma of insufficient leadership and inability to adapt to the changes of the times.
MungerAnd Kissinger's departure not only had an impact on American politics and business, but more importantly marked the end of an era. An era makes a person, and whether Western countries can once again cultivate elites like Soros and Kissinger in the new era to become representatives of the 21st century is a question worth pondering. With the change of the global landscape, the EastThe Rise of Nationsand the decline of Western countries,The Western worldI thought that I would be able to reappear such outstanding figures as Kissinger and Soros, but it may be just wishful thinking. The end of an era does not only mean the disappearance of the individual, but also the change of the times. The United States must adapt to the course of history and accept this fact. As Kissinger wrote in his book On China, China seeks to accumulate comparative advantages and never gives up. And the American generation has already made great contributions to the country, and they should gradually give way and accept the dawn of a new era.
Every era has its missions and challenges, whileMungerAnd Kissinger is an iconic figure belonging to the previous era. Their influence in the economic and political spheres is unquestionable, and they have made remarkable contributions to the era to which they belong. However, as time goes by, the world is also changing drastically. The rise of ChinaThe Western worldThe decline inevitably makes people rethink the direction of the future. The end of an era not only means the disappearance of the individual, but also a symbol, which represents the end of a certain value and way of thinking. Kissinger and Kissinger are no longer needed in this eraMungerSuch a character needs to be led by someone who can adapt to the new situation. We should accept this fact and recognize the challenges and changes that the United States is facing. The old order will be broken and new forces will rise. This is not a satire of the United States, but an inevitable historical process. We should keep an open mind and accept and adapt to the arrival of this new era. Only in this way can we truly contribute to the development of humanity.