Was the world as bleak as it is today? Or did the positives outweigh the job losses , wars etc.
I have been struggling with trying to find optimism with the constant barrage of news surrounding AI, the war(s?), climate, the rosing lack of empathy and the blatant disregard of human life that is now considered as a business gold standard (Data centres, etc)
Was life when you were young ever so bleak especially during the rise of technology like computers or even the internet. I’m 29 and i constantly wonder how did my parents or grandparents fare when they were my age? What made them want to bring kids into the world?
Sometimes I watch movie set in the 80s ir 90s and i do catch people crib about economy and jobs and prices just like today, but somehow the sense of impending doom feels something unique to this age?
I wanted to ask to actually know your experiences and figure if its social media or just hyper aware masses having access to the world at their fingers which amplifies everything.