As technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, the erosion of common sense and street smarts has become an alarming trend in American society. From the “Baby Boomer” generation to Generation Alpha, each subsequent generation seems to possess a diminished capacity for practical problem-solving and navigating the real world. The constant connectivity and information overload brought about by digital devices have reshaped our perceptions and priorities, leaving us vulnerable to a host of challenges. In this article, we delve into the factors contributing to this decline and explore the urgent need to reclaim practicality in an increasingly complex and technologically dependent world.
Tag: Generation X
Generation X is the demographic cohort following the baby boomers and preceding the millennials. Researchers and popular media use the mid-to-late 1960s as starting birth years and the late 1970s to early 1980s as ending birth years, with the generation being generally defined as people born from 1965 to 1980.
