Are we “better” than previous generations?

[NordicSomali]

We certainly know more than them. If knowledge isn’t the ultimate character of superiority then what else?

 

[Barkhadle1520]

Knowledge is the solution to everything

 

[Igor]

Scientific and technical progress is noticeable. Society itself remains primitive. Social manipulation technologies are also improving.

 

[Espaa_]

every generation is better than the one previously before. That is if we are talking about technological and scientific advancements.

socially we arent. Social media usage is up, bystander effect has gone worse, social cohesion is fragile and the world is more turbulent than it was in the previous generation.

Medically we are also worse off. Higher rates of certain cancers like bowel cancer. Loneliness is at a all time high and mental health is spiralling out of control.

Overall when you say if we are better or not, it depends what metric you base it off of. Theres many factors that play into this.

 

[Sigmundd]

I think we got worse than the previous generation.