starting_over
Bluelighter
- Joined
- May 7, 2016
- Messages
- 372
Yea I'm not sure any of the reasons listed by starting_over are actually in any way indicative of "the greatest time period ever". In fact I could name five negative consequences each of them has had on the individual and society itself.
Technological progress does not necessarily equal progress. There must be growth elsewhere to balance it otherwise imbalance, dis-ease, and the like occur.
Well we could be in an era with no clean running water
I like drinking tap water and using toilets. Having refrigerated food is nice too.
The idea of the stock market is incredible, you could be a millionaire with luck and enough starting capital.
Willing to hit the books hard in high school? You just may collect a scholarship to a university. Maybe even a full ride, if you have a stellar application with volunteer hours etc.
Religious tolerance, same sex marriage, ability to make fun of politicians
All of us on BL could have been born in an impoverished country, envious of everyone living in a place like Canada or the USA. I think we are all incredibly fortunate to even have been born where we are.