Generativity (the desire to leave a legacy, give back, and contribute to society) emerges around age 55 as 'a new form of horniness'—a powerful drive that motivates work on cultural/social problems in ways that personal achievement never did.
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David BrooksEvidence Quote
“there's a new form of horniness will come into your life, which is called generativity.”
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David Brooks: America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One | Prof G Conversations— The Prof G Pod – Scott GallowayCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:39:10 PM
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