Generation Jones grew up during economic, political and technical upheaval, from Watergate to the Iran hostage crisis, inflation to a crippling oil shock. The idealism of older boomers gave way to pragmatism (the awful "Me Generation" moniker) and a fascination with technology. Blockbusters like the "Star Wars" trilogy, "Rocky" and "Jaws" chronicled the scrappy little guy winning against a bully or the establishment by being gutsier or smarter.
Now nearing or in retirement, this generation once again faces disruption.