Is the World having a midlife crisis?

After posting about the midlife issues I'm going through, I couldn't help but comment on an observation that is seems like The World's Having a Male Midlife Crisis. We've built up a tremendous amount of wealth and military power, and are now asking "Was this really worth it? Are we on the right track?" Now more than ever, the world is questioning the behavior that got us to this present state and contemplating the need for a change.

The analogy isn't perfect though. You can also argue that the world more closely resembles an irresponsible self centered teenager coming face-to-face with the consequences of his actions. The teen is being forced into the transition to adulthood where they need to face the consequences of their past actions and start taking responsibility for their future. And big part of the transition to adulthood for each individual nation is to view itself as becoming a responsible and contributing member to the larger (international) community.

Or perhaps elements of both transitions are taking place simultaneously. Nobody ever claimed that simple analogies were always perfect.