"I don’t ask this in a mean spirited way but out of genuine curiosity for other peoples view. Is it just me or are the baby boomers the worst generation in modern history. I can’t think of an area or domain of life (ecological/ economical/ scientific/cultural/political) where they have made a significant breakthrough or paradigm shift. In fact the opposite seems the case."
That would suggest that rebuilding Europe after world war 2 was insignificant and that there was no cultural impact in the late 50s and 60s, but other than that you’re probably right. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 2 weeks ago
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I agree. I didn’t mean it be harsh or judgmental and you may be right about millennials. I’m just curious as to why the west has been in malaise. Possibly we’re just victims of own success |
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"I don’t ask this in a mean spirited way but out of genuine curiosity for other peoples view. Is it just me or are the baby boomers the worst generation in modern history. I can’t think of an area or domain of life (ecological/ economical/ scientific/cultural/political) where they have made a significant breakthrough or paradigm shift. In fact the opposite seems the case.
That would suggest that rebuilding Europe after world war 2 was insignificant and that there was no cultural impact in the late 50s and 60s, but other than that you’re probably right. "
Boomers invented the internet. And a bunch of other cool stuff. They just forget, like every generation before them, what it's like to be young and that generations after them do not have exactly the same experience and opportunity. Each cycle is different.
Elders have been trash talking younger generations since the beginning of time.
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Socrates (470–399 BC): "The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers." |
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By *ild_oatsMan 2 weeks ago
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Not wishing to bust your bubble but generationalism or gereration kinetics is bad science. It’s nothing more than a purely cultural construct as a way of pigeon holing groups of people in certain age groups.
Surprisingly enough governments like to use this. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 2 weeks ago
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Sorry if anyone was insulted by my post. I have never used the forum until today and now I can’t seem to stop. As it happens I love older people. My parents are older people as a matter of fact. |
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"Sorry if anyone was insulted by my post. I have never used the forum until today and now I can’t seem to stop. As it happens I love older people. My parents are older people as a matter of fact."
This is pretty easy going. I wouldn't worry about it. Enjoy the bun fights (but don't actually try to provoke them  ) |
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"I think it's equally valid to say that millennials are all whiny children who've been spoiled by participation trophies and made insane by video games.
Generalisations are a bit shitty."
You are a millennials......same as me...I definitely didn't receive any participation trophy...all I got was a smack for 'something to cry about'.. |
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