"Me,me,me" Generation

[senpai]

I thought maybe that was it

[SophieDem]

Originally Posted by ProactiveMan

Don't - you're no worse than any other group of people born between two arbitrary dates. The more I think about it, the more annoyed I get at the concept of generations. It's not a tangible reality; just another side effect of our need to mentally simplify the world, to fool ourselves into thinking we understand it.

We all know what it feels like to be crapped on for something we can't do anything about, e.g. when we were born. I'm going to try not to do it any more.

You know, I just hate the negative picture of my generation and feel ashamed being part of it. Seeing that generosity and private life slowly start to fade. Experiencing that those things what used to be important and expected in my childhood will lose their meaning. Seeing people putting their problems, everyday moments on social media. Yes, I find it important to express our feelings whether it's maths, literature etc. and talk about problems. I deal with issues, too. However... I feel like quality just lowered and people wants to document every little moment of their life. It's not a virtue to create anymore. It's just cool if you use swearing, show somethign erotic because that's what folks want. I'm subscribed to some people on Youtube who became media prostitutes because in that way they just gain more followers.

Maybe you're right. Maybe I should stop blaming myself for the thing I'm not responsible for and try to do the best I can, myself. Just one thing bugs me. I would like to be a mother one day and sometimes I'm afraid if I ever should give born to a child in this era.

[ProactiveMan]

Well, on a positive note, life in general is easier now than it ever has been - Not for everyone, but on average.

I read somewhere that our brains change relative to our surroundings and circumstances, to sort of calibrate the triggers for our emotional responses. If your life is fairly uneventful, you will respond to the threat of losing internet connectivity the same way a caveman would to an approaching tornado.

Because of this, the world will always feel hostile as we are wired to respond to it that way. It is probably not as bad as we think it is.

[Gunpowder]

I sorta like where this thread's been going recently.

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by ProactiveMan

If your life is fairly uneventful, you will respond to the threat of losing internet connectivity the same way a caveman would to an approaching tornado.

See here now... I have never freaked out and run to the basement because the internet went out.

Spoiler:

WAIT. The modem is still down there by an old less-used computer. Oh crap. I probably have.

No, what's bad is when I was working retail and some girl around 14-ish was headed into the fitting room and she verbally told her friend she'll "BRB."

I mean, it's harmless... even a little amusing to hear someone actually speak that, but really now... lol Someday we'll be speaking entirely in acronyms and lose the ability for actual languages.

[BubblyShell22]

Oh, I hate it when people use text speak in real life. It's just horrible and a lazy way of speaking, but sadly it's around and probably will be for the long haul.

[SophieDem]

Originally Posted by ProactiveMan

Well, on a positive note, life in general is easier now than it ever has been - Not for everyone, but on average.

I read somewhere that our brains change relative to our surroundings and circumstances, to sort of calibrate the triggers for our emotional responses. If your life is fairly uneventful, you will respond to the threat of losing internet connectivity the same way a caveman would to an approaching tornado.

Because of this, the world will always feel hostile as we are wired to respond to it that way. It is probably not as bad as we think it is.

I still think this easiness cost some price.

Is it possible you might know the source? You got me interested.