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...think that class gap is an important qualification on what would otherwise be a good news story—the story that this is the generation that is going to save America,” Putnam said...
Following his speech, Putnam entertained questions from his audience about Facebook, immigration, and the implications of increasing diversity on communities...
...Putnam also discussed a number of historical trends that led Americans to join fewer clubs, spend less time with their families, and disengage socially over the last third of the 20th century...
...Television is about half of the story, actually,” Putnam said. “Watching the news is good for your civic health. But most people aren’t watching the news. They’re watching ‘Friends,’ instead of having friends...
...Putnam also noted that the generation of individuals who grew up in the aftermath of Sept. 11 appeared to be reversing this trend by forming stronger and more lasting social connections. But he tempered this optimism by pointing out that the trend is occurring along class lines—working class youth are more likely than ever to be emotionally and interpersonally isolated...