Learn more about zeitgeist with the short exchange between Sophie and Alex:
Sophie: Have you ever heard of the term "zeitgeist"? It's kind of a unique word.
Alex: Zeitgeist? No, what does it mean?
Sophie: Well, it's a German word, and it literally translates to "time spirit." But in a broader sense, it refers to the spirit or mood of a particular period in history.
Alex: Oh, interesting. Can you give me an example?
Sophie: Sure! Think about the 1960s and the counterculture movement, civil rights activism, and the space race. All those events and attitudes collectively capture the zeitgeist of that era.
Alex: So, it's like the defining characteristics of a specific time?
Sophie: Exactly! It's the general cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of a period. It's what people are thinking, feeling, and expressing during that time.
Alex: Got it! Like, the zeitgeist of the 2020s might involve technology, social justice movements, and sustainability efforts?
Sophie: Exactly! You catch on fast. It's all about understanding the prevailing ideas and values that shape a particular era.
Alex: Cool! I'll remember the term refers to the spirit of the time. Thanks Sophie :)
