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Yes, but we've gone backward since the 20th Century.
That was twelve years ago. Yeah that sounds right.
Yes, but we've gone backward since the 20th Century.
Farther back into the 20th Century when the middle class was doing better.
Farther back into the 20th Century when the middle class was doing better.
Yes, but we've gone backward since the 20th Century.
I honestly can't even imagine how anyone could ask whether we're better off now or 200 years ago.
Well, now you can.
Material progress does not automatically equal human progress.
Society is less violent, more caring, better educated, and more equal than it ever was anywhere in the world 200 years ago.
You're right, but I just rattled off half a dozen ways in which we've made dramatic human progress in the last 200 years. I'm sure there are hundreds.
Society is less violent, more caring, better educated, and more equal than it ever was anywhere in the world 200 years ago.
Are we better off in the 21-th century compared to 19-th century, what do you think?
So very true, especially the music....and manners....and perhaps workmanship.....erase the perhaps...Yes. Much better in all things... except music, taste in clothes (meh... I guess it has its good and bad) and proper manners and civility.
Other than those things, yes we are much, much better off in most of the other important aspects of life.
And if one were to see the "big picture", he would say that things are less horrible today than yesterday.Less violent? Serial killers, mass shootings at schools, texas tower, resturants, you name it. Oh I almost forgot 9-11.
Ever had your computer/inetnet taken away from you?
Well just imagine what it's like without electricity.
Yes.
The Amish live without electricity even today. Are they inferior people?
...um yes?
How come, could you elaborate, please?
What do you generally call someone who purposely does something the hardway?
Old school. Or a "conservative", it depends.
You?
Usually an idiot. We obviously have different world views though.
Now, don't get me wrong - I like my 180 channel cable TV very much. But it's just a TV.
I'm not even talking about entertainment...I'm talking about effeciency and productivity. Doing something like handwashing clothes rather than using a washing machine.
OK, I see now, you're right.
But may be the Amish just don't want to part in the industrial - environmental degradation process. I respect their choice.
Now is nowhere.That wass then, this is now.
I can definately judge their decision making abilities!