I really never have believed times improved, and i am almost positive things will only get worse.

30 years ago we had a future to look to, the unshittified internet, great music, affordable land/housing, affordable durable cars, people actually interacted in real life, no social media trash. Now, we have billionaires and LLMs. I don’t see how anyone can possibly think times are better or going to improve.

Yes, everyone will say “civil rights improved” and yes thats maybe the only thing that has changed, however it’s getting taken away every day again so I don’t think you can even use that point anymore.

  • antlion@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    92·
    5 hours ago

    Yeah it’s better than in 1995.

    • Vehicles have gotten much more efficient, quieter, and safer (for the occupants)
    • Electric-assist bicycles
    • Smartphones and fiber internet
    • Making orders, reservations, and appointments online rather than with agents or phone calls
    • Less crime
    • More organic food choices
    • Better coffee roasters
    • More artisan bread bakers
    • More locally made fine beer, wine, and cheese
    • Less air pollution (including cigarette smoke)
    • Better television and movies at home
    • Affordable solar energy, batteries and off-grid living

    I’m sure there more I’m not thinking of. I’d have a hard time going back to 1995.