To "exhibit a tendency" is really just a wordy way of saying, "tend."
 
I tend to think that the economy, coupled with society's desire to change something, is going to lead to a new appreciation of work. Also, I tend to believe that given a choice, a majority of people would rather control their own destiny rather than rely so heavily on others. It is a feeling that could lead to a new movement in design and art, culture and literature, architecture, film and theater.
 
I hope so. What are the odds of this happening? Statistically speaking?