Generational Classifications: Do You Identify?

[James Y]

“Movie Theater Audiences are Getting Even Worse, and I Know Why”

I’m posting this because it’s kinda funny, and he speaks a lot of truth. He says out loud what any sane person is thinking.

Why am I posting this here, and what does this have to do with generational differences? Well, this YouTuber is generally referring to a certain younger generation, or generations. And he appears to be a Gen Z himself, so no one can be accused of ageism here.

I’ve never had a moviegoing experience that was quite as bad as ones he’s describing, but the seeds of it were planted and already starting to happen years ago, like back in the 2010s, and possibly earlier. I started noticing more rudeness in theaters when smartphones came into existence. Happily, I haven’t been to a movie theater since 2018, and never plan on going to one ever again.

Note: This video contains some crude language.



Jim

Well, I have a solution to this this guys problems: DON'T GO.

I rarely go to movie theaters, and I only do it in the suburbs, not the inner city where there may be loud talking, a shootout or a fight.

About 30 years ago there were two adults giving each other **** during the middle of a movie and nobody could watch the movie. I stood up and screamed at them both to sit down and shut up or I'd beat bother their asses. People clapped!

It was after that when I decided not to go to too many movies and certainly not in large cities.

I'm not into rude behavior or smarmy people. If they want to fight, then take it outside.

Even if rude people weren’t a thing, current Hollyweird movies aren’t worth the exorbitant prices theaters charge to see them.

Jim

[James Y]

“Movie Theater Audiences are Getting Even Worse, and I Know Why”

I’m posting this because it’s kinda funny, and he speaks a lot of truth. He says out loud what any sane person is thinking.

Why am I posting this here, and what does this have to do with generational differences? Well, this YouTuber is generally referring to a certain younger generation, or generations. And he appears to be a Gen Z himself, so no one can be accused of ageism here.

I’ve never had a moviegoing experience that was quite as bad as ones he’s describing, but the seeds of it were planted and already starting to happen years ago, like back in the 2010s, and possibly earlier. I started noticing more rudeness in theaters when smartphones came into existence. Happily, I haven’t been to a movie theater since 2018, and never plan on going to one ever again.

Note: This video contains some crude language.



Jim

Jim,

Like I posted in another thread:

Humans are still one step out of the cave intellectually as a species.

I seriously doubt that humans will be around long enough to actually evolve more.

The species is regressing as time goes on.

I am betting on WW3, a comet or super volcano.

Maybe a truly intelligent life forum will take over after it develops in a few million years.

In the movie: Don't Look Up I was rooting for the comet.

Jim

I don’t know what’s coming in the future for mankind, they’ll have to deal with it. It’ll be funny if some of the dumber kids nowadays live into adulthood, grow older, and start complaining about the generations after them. I’ve been hearing that a lot of school teachers are quitting teaching, because so many of the kids nowadays are insufferable, refuse to listen, and can barely read or write at the grade levels they’re supposed to.

BTW, if someone with young kids is reading this, I’m just repeating what others are reporting as their experiences. I’m sure there are some great kids out there, just like in any demographic. But the trends are there to see.

Jim

[Naperville]

“Movie Theater Audiences are Getting Even Worse, and I Know Why”

I’m posting this because it’s kinda funny, and he speaks a lot of truth. He says out loud what any sane person is thinking.

Why am I posting this here, and what does this have to do with generational differences? Well, this YouTuber is generally referring to a certain younger generation, or generations. And he appears to be a Gen Z himself, so no one can be accused of ageism here.

I’ve never had a moviegoing experience that was quite as bad as ones he’s describing, but the seeds of it were planted and already starting to happen years ago, like back in the 2010s, and possibly earlier. I started noticing more rudeness in theaters when smartphones came into existence. Happily, I haven’t been to a movie theater since 2018, and never plan on going to one ever again.

Note: This video contains some crude language.



Jim

Well, I have a solution to this this guys problems: DON'T GO.

I rarely go to movie theaters, and I only do it in the suburbs, not the inner city where there may be loud talking, a shootout or a fight.

About 30 years ago there were two adults giving each other **** during the middle of a movie and nobody could watch the movie. I stood up and screamed at them both to sit down and shut up or I'd beat bother their asses. People clapped!

It was after that when I decided not to go to too many movies and certainly not in large cities.

I'm not into rude behavior or smarmy people. If they want to fight, then take it outside.

Even if rude people weren’t a thing, current Hollyweird movies aren’t worth the exorbitant prices theaters charge to see them.

Jim

When I lived in Chicago, I drove 29.5+ miles (according to Google) to the suburbs to go to a theater without the headaches. I did what I had to do to find a nice theater.

At 65 I realize that unless I am on the AARP website, advertising is not targeting me. Hollyweird makes very few movies that I am interested in, so I don't even look.

You would think with millions participating in martial arts, somebody younger could replace Schwarzenegger, Van Dam or Stallone by now. Instead we get geriatrics on the screen acting like they are in their 20's.

I signed up for a conservative streaming bundle for around $100 per year for 21+ stations over the Internet. It's pretty good. That is where I spend a few hours a day. I might try Netflix at some point as there are other movies and shows that are not available in the bundle that I have.

[James Y]

“Movie Theater Audiences are Getting Even Worse, and I Know Why”

I’m posting this because it’s kinda funny, and he speaks a lot of truth. He says out loud what any sane person is thinking.

Why am I posting this here, and what does this have to do with generational differences? Well, this YouTuber is generally referring to a certain younger generation, or generations. And he appears to be a Gen Z himself, so no one can be accused of ageism here.

I’ve never had a moviegoing experience that was quite as bad as ones he’s describing, but the seeds of it were planted and already starting to happen years ago, like back in the 2010s, and possibly earlier. I started noticing more rudeness in theaters when smartphones came into existence. Happily, I haven’t been to a movie theater since 2018, and never plan on going to one ever again.

Note: This video contains some crude language.



Jim

Well, I have a solution to this this guys problems: DON'T GO.

I rarely go to movie theaters, and I only do it in the suburbs, not the inner city where there may be loud talking, a shootout or a fight.

About 30 years ago there were two adults giving each other **** during the middle of a movie and nobody could watch the movie. I stood up and screamed at them both to sit down and shut up or I'd beat bother their asses. People clapped!

It was after that when I decided not to go to too many movies and certainly not in large cities.

I'm not into rude behavior or smarmy people. If they want to fight, then take it outside.

Even if rude people weren’t a thing, current Hollyweird movies aren’t worth the exorbitant prices theaters charge to see them.

Jim

When I lived in Chicago, I drove 29.5+ miles (according to Google) to the suburbs to go to a theater without the headaches. I did what I had to do to find a nice theater.

At 65 I realize that unless I am on the AARP website, advertising is not targeting me. Hollyweird makes very few movies that I am interested in, so I don't even look.

You would think with millions participating in martial arts, somebody younger could replace Schwarzenegger, Van Dam or Stallone by now. Instead we get geriatrics on the screen acting like they are in their 20's.

I signed up for a conservative streaming bundle for around $100 per year for 21+ stations over the Internet. It's pretty good. That is where I spend a few hours a day. I might try Netflix at some point as there are other movies and shows that are not available in the bundle that I have.

Hollyweird is no longer interested in action movie heroes. They stopped being a draw a long time ago. For the most part, audiences nowadays have the attention span of a gnat. Maybe Jason Statham still occasionally makes a movie, but all Hollyweird and their audiences want now are superhero movies and constant franchise sequels and remakes, which do not require any martial arts ability or action hero charisma at all. All they require is some gym work, costumes, saying a bunch of snarky one-liners, and a ton of CGI. All Hollyweird wants to do now is play it 'safe'.

Besides, with all that is being revealed, who in their right mind would still want to sell their soul to join the degenerate cesspool that is Hollyweird?

Jim

[Scandi Grind]

All Hollyweird wants to do now is play it 'safe'.

Jim

I've noticed this particular problem has been running rampent in most artistic industries for the past so many years. I said recently about the music industry that they are enforcing mediocrity in order to reduce risk. They combine this with taste making through control of what people hear in order to maintain what they put out as "popular". The thing about art is that I believe if you try to stand still, you end up going backward. I enjoyed finding an indie music artist who, although I didn't like every song I listened to, had some real gems among his songs as well as a refreshing differentness to what he made. I prefer an artist who makes some songs I don't like, then has some really great songs sprinkled all throughout, over an artist who consistently puts out repetitive, mediocre, and uncreative work.

One of my favorite singer songwriters Andrew Peterson said that he once had a lady ask him for advice on writing music, and he wrote, "Don't write bad songs." Years later the same lady came to him and showed him what his fellow musician had wrote for her so many years ago when she asked the same question of him. His buddy saw what Andrew had already written on the paper that night and wrote, "Write the bad ones too." At first Andrew tried to appologize to her when he saw this saying he probably hadn't given very good advice. She said no, it was Ok, and she thought there was actually a useful lesson in both statements. Andrew told the story to say that he now agreed with her. As an artist you have to strive for excellence, to try and write good songs every time. But sometimes it takes some not very good ones, sometimes some bad ones even, in order to get to the point of writing a really good one. You have to be willing to take risks and "write the bad ones too," in order to make something truely excellent.

Anyway, I just about finished writing a song last night so I had music on my brain. But I think the risk averse mentallity that has led to a costant rinse and repeat is all over the place lately. AI art is kind of a continuation of that mentality too.

[James Y]

All Hollyweird wants to do now is play it 'safe'.

Jim

I've noticed this particular problem has been running rampent in most artistic industries for the past so many years. I said recently about the music industry that they are enforcing mediocrity in order to reduce risk. They combine this with taste making through control of what people hear in order to maintain what they put out as "popular". The thing about art is that I believe if you try to stand still, you end up going backward. I enjoyed finding an indie music artist who, although I didn't like every song I listened to, had some real gems among his songs as well as a refreshing differentness to what he made. I prefer an artist who makes some songs I don't like, then has some really great songs sprinkled all throughout, over an artist who consistently puts out repetitive, mediocre, and uncreative work.

One of my favorite singer songwriters Andrew Peterson said that he once had a lady ask him for advice on writing music, and he wrote, "Don't write bad songs." Years later the same lady came to him and showed him what his fellow musician had wrote for her so many years ago when she asked the same question of him. His buddy saw what Andrew had already written on the paper that night and wrote, "Write the bad ones too." At first Andrew tried to appologize to her when he saw this saying he probably hadn't given very good advice. She said no, it was Ok, and she thought there was actually a useful lesson in both statements. Andrew told the story to say that he now agreed with her. As an artist you have to strive for excellence, to try and write good songs every time. But sometimes it takes some not very good ones, sometimes some bad ones even, in order to get to the point of writing a really good one. You have to be willing to take risks and "write the bad ones too," in order to make something truely excellent.

Anyway, I just about finished writing a song last night so I had music on my brain. But I think the risk averse mentallity that has led to a costant rinse and repeat is all over the place lately. AI art is kind of a continuation of that mentality too.

Thank you for your well thought-out post.

Ironically, before I read your post, I posted something similar in the martial arts thread to what you say here, about art that doesn't evolve goes backwards. In my post I said that artcthat doesn't evolve dies. So true.

Industries (at least in entertainment, but others, too) are too risk averse. That's why the general culture now is bland and colorless, compared to decades ago.

Jim

[Scandi Grind]

Thank you for your well thought-out post.

Ironically, before I read your post, I posted something similar in the martial arts thread to what you say here, about art that doesn't evolve goes backwards. In my post I said that artcthat doesn't evolve dies. So true.

Industries (at least in entertainment, but others, too) are too risk averse. That's why the general culture now is bland and colorless, compared to decades ago.

Jim

Funny, I just read that post. I am currently working on a blog post about Yin Yang Theory and one of the concepts is that Yin and Yang must always be in motion, each becoming the other. If they cease this cycle they die. This pattern seems incredibly prevalent across, um... everything, ha ha.

[James Y]

Thank you for your well thought-out post.

Ironically, before I read your post, I posted something similar in the martial arts thread to what you say here, about art that doesn't evolve goes backwards. In my post I said that artcthat doesn't evolve dies. So true.

Industries (at least in entertainment, but others, too) are too risk averse. That's why the general culture now is bland and colorless, compared to decades ago.

Jim

Funny, I just read that post. I am currently working on a blog post about Yin Yang Theory and one of the concepts is that Yin and Yang must always be in motion, each becoming the other. If they cease this cycle they die. This pattern seems incredibly prevalent across, um... everything, ha ha.

I agree. The principle of life itself. Even things that appear to be totally inert, like solid matter, is not completely solid, and there is constant movement at the particle level (or molecular level, or whatever that level is called).

Jim

[Ankerson]

“Movie Theater Audiences are Getting Even Worse, and I Know Why”

I’m posting this because it’s kinda funny, and he speaks a lot of truth. He says out loud what any sane person is thinking.

Why am I posting this here, and what does this have to do with generational differences? Well, this YouTuber is generally referring to a certain younger generation, or generations. And he appears to be a Gen Z himself, so no one can be accused of ageism here.

I’ve never had a moviegoing experience that was quite as bad as ones he’s describing, but the seeds of it were planted and already starting to happen years ago, like back in the 2010s, and possibly earlier. I started noticing more rudeness in theaters when smartphones came into existence. Happily, I haven’t been to a movie theater since 2018, and never plan on going to one ever again.

Note: This video contains some crude language.



Jim

Jim,

Like I posted in another thread:

Humans are still one step out of the cave intellectually as a species.

I seriously doubt that humans will be around long enough to actually evolve more.

The species is regressing as time goes on.

I am betting on WW3, a comet or super volcano.

Maybe a truly intelligent life forum will take over after it develops in a few million years.

In the movie: Don't Look Up I was rooting for the comet.

Jim

I don’t know what’s coming in the future for mankind, they’ll have to deal with it. It’ll be funny if some of the dumber kids nowadays live into adulthood, grow older, and start complaining about the generations after them. I’ve been hearing that a lot of school teachers are quitting teaching, because so many of the kids nowadays are insufferable, refuse to listen, and can barely read or write at the grade levels they’re supposed to.

BTW, if someone with young kids is reading this, I’m just repeating what others are reporting as their experiences. I’m sure there are some great kids out there, just like in any demographic. But the trends are there to see.

Jim

Jim,

I would say things are obviously getting worse in general for various reasons.

Society in general has been declining for decades now.

Unless something massive happens to really turn things around for the better it will continue to circle the bowl.

Sometimes things need to hit rock bottom before they can get better. Maybe if there are any humans left after it all hits rock bottom maybe they might be smart enough to actually change and make things better. I have my doubts as human nature tends to block anything positive.

Jim

[James Y]

“Movie Theater Audiences are Getting Even Worse, and I Know Why”

I’m posting this because it’s kinda funny, and he speaks a lot of truth. He says out loud what any sane person is thinking.

Why am I posting this here, and what does this have to do with generational differences? Well, this YouTuber is generally referring to a certain younger generation, or generations. And he appears to be a Gen Z himself, so no one can be accused of ageism here.

I’ve never had a moviegoing experience that was quite as bad as ones he’s describing, but the seeds of it were planted and already starting to happen years ago, like back in the 2010s, and possibly earlier. I started noticing more rudeness in theaters when smartphones came into existence. Happily, I haven’t been to a movie theater since 2018, and never plan on going to one ever again.

Note: This video contains some crude language.



Jim

Jim,

Like I posted in another thread:

Humans are still one step out of the cave intellectually as a species.

I seriously doubt that humans will be around long enough to actually evolve more.

The species is regressing as time goes on.

I am betting on WW3, a comet or super volcano.

Maybe a truly intelligent life forum will take over after it develops in a few million years.

In the movie: Don't Look Up I was rooting for the comet.

Jim

I don’t know what’s coming in the future for mankind, they’ll have to deal with it. It’ll be funny if some of the dumber kids nowadays live into adulthood, grow older, and start complaining about the generations after them. I’ve been hearing that a lot of school teachers are quitting teaching, because so many of the kids nowadays are insufferable, refuse to listen, and can barely read or write at the grade levels they’re supposed to.

BTW, if someone with young kids is reading this, I’m just repeating what others are reporting as their experiences. I’m sure there are some great kids out there, just like in any demographic. But the trends are there to see.

Jim

Jim,

I would say things are obviously getting worse in general for various reasons.

Society in general has been declining for decades now.

Unless something massive happens to really turn things around for the better it will continue to circle the bowl.

Sometimes things need to hit rock bottom before they can get better. Maybe if there are any humans left after it all hits rock bottom maybe they might be smart enough to actually change and make things better. I have my doubts as human nature tends to block anything positive.

Jim

Well, hopefully, human nature will evolve, but who knows. I know it won't evolve by allowing ourselves to constantly be divided apart based on politics, which is a big scam being played on everyone that I won't go further into here.

Jim

[Ankerson]

Jim,

Like I posted in another thread:

Humans are still one step out of the cave intellectually as a species.

I seriously doubt that humans will be around long enough to actually evolve more.

The species is regressing as time goes on.

I am betting on WW3, a comet or super volcano.

Maybe a truly intelligent life forum will take over after it develops in a few million years.

In the movie: Don't Look Up I was rooting for the comet.

Jim

I don’t know what’s coming in the future for mankind, they’ll have to deal with it. It’ll be funny if some of the dumber kids nowadays live into adulthood, grow older, and start complaining about the generations after them. I’ve been hearing that a lot of school teachers are quitting teaching, because so many of the kids nowadays are insufferable, refuse to listen, and can barely read or write at the grade levels they’re supposed to.

BTW, if someone with young kids is reading this, I’m just repeating what others are reporting as their experiences. I’m sure there are some great kids out there, just like in any demographic. But the trends are there to see.

Jim

Jim,

I would say things are obviously getting worse in general for various reasons.

Society in general has been declining for decades now.

Unless something massive happens to really turn things around for the better it will continue to circle the bowl.

Sometimes things need to hit rock bottom before they can get better. Maybe if there are any humans left after it all hits rock bottom maybe they might be smart enough to actually change and make things better. I have my doubts as human nature tends to block anything positive.

Jim

Well, hopefully, human nature will evolve, but who knows. I know it won't evolve by allowing ourselves to constantly be divided apart based on politics, which is a big scam being played on everyone that I won't go further into here.

Jim

Jim,

Like I posted before humans are no more than 1 step out of the cave intellectually.

They are just not intellectually smart enough not to be manipulated, it's one of the negatives of human nature. There is just no way around it.

Now, maybe if humans survive long enough to actually evolve well past the cave something might happen.

Personally I think humans will be lucky to survive another 150 years and that number is being very generous.


Jim

[James Y]

I don’t know what’s coming in the future for mankind, they’ll have to deal with it. It’ll be funny if some of the dumber kids nowadays live into adulthood, grow older, and start complaining about the generations after them. I’ve been hearing that a lot of school teachers are quitting teaching, because so many of the kids nowadays are insufferable, refuse to listen, and can barely read or write at the grade levels they’re supposed to.

BTW, if someone with young kids is reading this, I’m just repeating what others are reporting as their experiences. I’m sure there are some great kids out there, just like in any demographic. But the trends are there to see.

Jim

Jim,

I would say things are obviously getting worse in general for various reasons.

Society in general has been declining for decades now.

Unless something massive happens to really turn things around for the better it will continue to circle the bowl.

Sometimes things need to hit rock bottom before they can get better. Maybe if there are any humans left after it all hits rock bottom maybe they might be smart enough to actually change and make things better. I have my doubts as human nature tends to block anything positive.

Jim

Well, hopefully, human nature will evolve, but who knows. I know it won't evolve by allowing ourselves to constantly be divided apart based on politics, which is a big scam being played on everyone that I won't go further into here.

Jim

Jim,

Like I posted before humans are no more than 1 step out of the cave intellectually.

They are just not intellectually smart enough not to be manipulated, it's one of the negatives of human nature. There is just no way around it.

Now, maybe if humans survive long enough to actually evolve well past the cave something might happen.

Personally I think humans will be lucky to survive another 150 years and that number is being very generous.


Jim

We won't be here to see it either way, unless we reincarnate around that time period. I'm gonna try not to.

Jim

[Ankerson]

Jim,

I would say things are obviously getting worse in general for various reasons.

Society in general has been declining for decades now.

Unless something massive happens to really turn things around for the better it will continue to circle the bowl.

Sometimes things need to hit rock bottom before they can get better. Maybe if there are any humans left after it all hits rock bottom maybe they might be smart enough to actually change and make things better. I have my doubts as human nature tends to block anything positive.

Jim

Well, hopefully, human nature will evolve, but who knows. I know it won't evolve by allowing ourselves to constantly be divided apart based on politics, which is a big scam being played on everyone that I won't go further into here.

Jim

Jim,

Like I posted before humans are no more than 1 step out of the cave intellectually.

They are just not intellectually smart enough not to be manipulated, it's one of the negatives of human nature. There is just no way around it.

Now, maybe if humans survive long enough to actually evolve well past the cave something might happen.

Personally I think humans will be lucky to survive another 150 years and that number is being very generous.


Jim

We won't be here to see it either way, unless we reincarnate around that time period. I'm gonna try not to.

Jim

Jim,

I won't be here either.

Humans will destroy themselves in the end, they just can't help it, it's just human nature.

Jim

[James Y]

Who is Generation Jones?



I believe that Generation Jones should become an officially accepted generational category, between the Boomers and Gen X. Although I feel that, instead of 1954 - 1965, it should actually be from 1955 - 1964.

Personally, I myself have never identified, nor ever wanted to identify as Gen X. Not that being Gen X is bad, but my memories and tastes precede those of Gen Xers', and even those of many people my own age (62). But I've also never really identified with the Boomers, either.

Jim

[Ankerson]

Who is Generation Jones?



I believe that Generation Jones should become an officially accepted generational category, between the Boomers and Gen X. Although I feel that, instead of 1954 - 1965, it should actually be from 1955 - 1964.

Personally, I myself have never identified, nor ever wanted to identify as Gen X. Not that being Gen X is bad, but my memories and tastes precede those of Gen Xers', and even those of many people my own age (62). But I've also never really identified with the Boomers, either.

Jim

Jim,

I am by the chart.

Jim

[James Y]

Who is Generation Jones?



I believe that Generation Jones should become an officially accepted generational category, between the Boomers and Gen X. Although I feel that, instead of 1954 - 1965, it should actually be from 1955 - 1964.

Personally, I myself have never identified, nor ever wanted to identify as Gen X. Not that being Gen X is bad, but my memories and tastes precede those of Gen Xers', and even those of many people my own age (62). But I've also never really identified with the Boomers, either.

Jim

Jim,

I am by the chart.

Jim

Yes, you are. IIRC, you've mentioned you were born in 65.

I really do think that the post-WW2 "Baby Boom" classification was too drawn out. It shouldn't have extended all the way to 1964. Even if you included a post-Korean War "boom," it shouldn't have extended that long (IMHO).

Jim

[Ankerson]

Who is Generation Jones?



I believe that Generation Jones should become an officially accepted generational category, between the Boomers and Gen X. Although I feel that, instead of 1954 - 1965, it should actually be from 1955 - 1964.

Personally, I myself have never identified, nor ever wanted to identify as Gen X. Not that being Gen X is bad, but my memories and tastes precede those of Gen Xers', and even those of many people my own age (62). But I've also never really identified with the Boomers, either.

Jim

Jim,

I am by the chart.

Jim

Yes, you are. IIRC, you've mentioned you were born in 65.

I really do think that the post-WW2 "Baby Boom" classification was too drawn out. It shouldn't have extended all the way to 1964. Even if you included a post-Korean War "boom," it shouldn't have extended that long (IMHO).

Jim

Jim,

I agree.

Jim

[silver & black]

I would fall under Gen Jones on this chart. I was born in 59'... 66 now.

[James Y]

I would fall under Gen Jones on this chart. I was born in 59'... 66 now.

Absolutely! Thank you for sharing.

Jim

[Ankerson]

Perfect 1950s Family Was All An Act



I was born in 1963, so just missed that era. Glad I did, really. My older brother by 10 years had a rough time of it, for various reasons, which he only recently told me about. Which made the reasons for his rebellious nature during the late '60s to the mid-'70s and lot clearer now. My older sister by 8 years didn't have it bad at all. I experienced rough times, but nothing like my brother did. By the time I started kindergarten in 1968, attitudes about WW2 had softened somewhat, at least in my own experience.

The majority of the kids who were teens in the 1950s were Silent Generation, not Boomers.

Jim

1960 Boomer here. We did not have the money to dress, drive or live as they did on TV. Family dinner was pretty common with all of my friend's families. We ate on the road in restaurants a lot due to traveling team ice hockey but we ate together 3x per week at least.

Wherever I am or have been I tell people the same thing. The facts as I know them. The following basic facts don't change much.

Be careful of trends that everybody jumps on. Nobody seems to heed this anymore. People with tattoos and pins all over their bodies make me wonder what the heck happened.

Be careful about speeding cars. Why? Because few drivers and pedestrians take the time to ascertain what speed a vehicle is closing on their position and if you speed you put everyone in danger with a 4,000lb steel missile.

Beware of all street drugs because you do not know what is in or on it. The dealer probably does not even know. This is more true today than ever before. Stay away from street drugs.

Be careful about premarital sex. It is probably going to happen, but the majority of people that you sleep with have little to nothing in common with you and both sexes are primarily driven to seek out and have sex because of peer pressure and hormones. When you hit 60, 70 years of age and your hormones wane, you will not know what all of the fuss was about. Love may last but sex will probably not, even between the most dedicated couples. Hormones make the laughing stock out of everyone.

About trends, I've never been one to follow popular trends.

I would say that the vast majority of people are followers, and will follow one or more of the popular trends. Then they become emotionally attached to the point of being tribalistic about them. That is why there is so much social conflict, and why nobody can discuss anything anymore without being attacked. "It's my way or the highway." It doesn't matter which generation they are in. Then they take it to extremes, as we are seeing today.

Jim

Jim,

Yeah and social media makes it even worse and more widespread pulling in even more into it.

It's really beyond pathetic.

Factor in confirmation bias and group speak.

I am still betting on WW3, a super volcano or a comet to fix it all. Could happen sooner than we think.

Maybe a truly intelligent life form will take over in a few million years once the Earth recovers.

(There are things currently in play to destabilize the general population)

Libel to be a few E.L.E. in the near future, things are in play now, but the general public won't even see it coming until it's too late. Attention is focused on other things.


Jim