Posted by nrowles on December 22, 2018 at 05:37:14 from (184.5.171.87):
I suppose this question could be for the younger guys like me too. I'm from Pennsylvania USA. What periods of history were you glad to be part of and what periods do you wish you were part of? I know it's an odd and broad question but I think about it once in awhile. My grandfather (passed a few years ago) was born 1940 and what I have seen from his life experiences I think that is probably about the time period I would have liked to have been born. I don't know a ton about history so I could be off base with some of the thought processes. Growing up in the 2nd half of the 20th century (compared to centuries ago) would give you the modern conveniences such as medicine, vehicles, electricity, plumbing, telephone, etc but as far as what we have today we'd somewhat lose out (for the most part, not all of us live to 70+) on things like cell phones, internet, etc. Much of the older generation doesn't get too involved in these modern technologies.
Cell phones (for calling) and internet (never would be able to work on cars/tractors and other things like I can from watching youtube videos and posting on forums) are great but the future of technology scares me. I have a long ways to go (hopefully) and I have a 7 years old daughter so 30 years from now I feel is going to be a scary time. Also, society as a whole seems to be going down the drain.
I think you guys get what I'm saying. My preference would have been to live in more simple times than what are ahead. We were watching a movie from the 70's last night and the couple sat in front of the Christmas tree that was next to the window and just sat there relaxing and sipping on their drinks. It's kind of like watching a nice sunset on the deck. I hate to say it but when we sit down to relax we screw around on our phones and while I'm guilty of it too it's frustrating.
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