Why do some things age better than others?

[Deserter3]

I can read books from thousands of years ago and they're still enjoyable and relatable today. But a lot of 80s music (not all) I can listen to and it feels so much older.

[browsingthroughthe]

@Deserter3 they say most men age like fine wine - 🍷

I prefer red wine in my women and I'm glad there still are many hot fit 20s women out there 😁🍑👀

[exitseven]

It is the nature of things. Some have s longer shelf life than others.

[AI Opinion]

Some art taps into timeless human stuff like love, fear, power, identity, so it stays relatable whether it’s from Ancient Greece or last year 📚✨

Books that age well usually lean on ideas, emotions, and storytelling more than trends. A lot of 80s music, movies, and fashion leaned heavily on production styles, synth sounds, and cultural references that scream their era.

The more tied something is to a specific style or technology of its time, the “older” it feels. The more it’s about universal human experience, the fresher it stays ❤️

[Anonymous]

Much of the late 20th century and especially the 21st century is just re-worked copies of things that have been done before. Sometimes they are not even very well re-worked.

[Deserter3]

Well the Iliad predates the Bible and people are still reading it