Would it be too bold of me to say that America is the way is today because of Jack Kerouac and his writings?

Question

He of course was a very influential person during the 1950's, but was he THAT influential? Is it too bold to say that he inspired the counterculture?

Answer 1

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Not too bold, but incorrect.

You are giving him WAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much credit!

Answer 2

quite bold indeed.