Joblessness and its effects on society

The Atlantic has a an interesting article posted called How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America. Don Peck has taken an in depth look at the mental and cultural changes that are likely for those coming of age in this time or particularly hard hit areas. We all know that economic times leave their imprint on your personality – the depression era generation for example – but it is quite disturbing to see how harshly this recession will hit many men’s minds and stay with them for decades.