[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by skarra

The good old days weren’t really that good if you think about it - we have memories that are biased towards positive things.

I remember kids that were obviously gay and kids with physical and mental disabilities at school - we just didn’t have names for them then other than freak. We lived in a world where the powerful got away with anything they wanted - now the media and dash cams, body cameras, home security systems ensure that is no longer the case. Far more transparency so we really can see how the sausage is made, and it’s not pretty.

It might have appeared simpler because we lived in ignorance to some degree, but I prefer transparency and accountability. And I like that I have an unlimited shopping experience thanks to Amazon, a Blockbuster in my living room, all the foods of the world available to my at the swipe of my finger on my portable computer called my phone. I love that I will never get lost again, and never stranded without access to help.

We live in a wonderful world right now. It’s hard to imagine how it will get better, but it could in so many ways. Driverless cars so I can safely nap while getting to my destination and not having to deal with road rage. Living experiences that are exactly tailored to me.

A lot to look forward to. The old times were not so great if you think hard about it. In fact, as I write this I think they sucked big time and I would hate to go back to that.

Well said!