David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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How the Hippie Movement Changed Social Norms
It’s hard to believe that the hippie movement of the 1960s and 70s is still relevant today. But it is. If you look closely, you can see how their ideals have shaped modern society. From free love to embracing diversity…
How the hippie counterculture movement changed America
The hippie counterculture movement of the 1960s was a response to the conservatism and materialism of the 1950s. The hippies sought to create a new society based on peace, love, and brotherhood. They believed that people could change the world…
From Counterculture to Today: The Enduring Legacy of Hippies
The hippie movement emerged in the late 1960s as a countercultural force advocating peace, love, and personal freedom. Despite its short lifespan, the movement’s impact was profound. Today, its influence is evident in various aspects of society, from fashion and music to social attitudes. Their legacy continues to shape our world positively.
Will hippies come back? What about the 21st Century version?
If hippies come back, the 21st Century version would probably be more mainstream, and less likely to rebel against the status quo. They would be more focused on environmentalism and sustainability and less interested in drugs and sex. They would…
15 ways hippies changed society in the 1960s and beyond
Actions taken by hippies were effective in bringing about change. Pay no attention to the conservative naysayers who still can’t get over it. Some of those actions were protesting against the Vietnam War, advocating for peace, expanding awareness, exercising sexual…
When were hippies most popular? What happened to them?
Hippies never had a birthdate. They rose out of a foundation of beatniks, free love, peace activism, feminism, civil rights, rock music, dropping out of commercial culture and mind expansion. All that coalesced into a major social movement. by Peter…
10 Lessons Learned from Growing Up as a Hippie
No one ever really knows what to expect when they grow up. For me, it was a unique experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world. Although it had its challenges, I learned a lot of valuable lessons along the…
Hippie living: Peace, love and expanded consciousness
We are all very different in our unique ways. In hippie living, we need to be proud of who we are and live our lives as happy free spirits! What does this mean for you? It’s about being true to…
Tips for creating a home embracing the hippie lifestyle
There’s no denying that the ’60s brought on a contagious hippie lifestyle movement with love beads, tie-dye, and the Grateful Dead playing in the background. Even though these days are long gone, if you want to create a home that…
Living the Sixties, The Dark Years: 1965
Sixties, the dark years… What comes up on your antenna when you think of the 1960s? Hippies? Advances in Civil Rights? The Vietnam War? Assassinations? I looked at the dark years, starting with 1965, that seeded the future. By David…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor