Scapegoating and Millennial Disappointment

The optimism report names disappointment and scapegoating as recurring social risks when expected transformation fails or is deferred.

Core Ideas

RiskFailed apocalyptic expectations can redirect frustration toward vulnerable groups or perceived enemies.

Site responseCommunity rules and source context should prevent blame narratives from becoming harassment.

Research valueTrack disappointment as a social pattern, not just a doctrinal failure.