What do you like about the modern day that wasn’t available 30-40 years ago?

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I always hear, “back in my day….”. Let us flip it and reverse it, fresh and new!

RULES: All answers are good answers as long as you fit the formula also try to be unique in your approach. Have fun!

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I think when the Internet first came out, it was very hard to use and most people did not put the effort into learning how to use it. Now it's easy and nearly everyone has internet. Also cell phones are more common, even very poor people have iPhones now. It used to be a luxury to have a generic cell phone, even if it had no other capacity than phone call. Back then they did not have YouTube and the only entertainment you had if you wanted to watch an animated story was the movie or the T. V. set.

mandyfire98 · Accepted Answer

Access to entertainment. More shows, more movies, more entertainment period.

Gps is amazing in general.
My dad was talking about when he was younger they had actual big ass maps they had to pull out lol.

Access to music or podcasts at all times.

The fact I can do all of my banking on my phone.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

There are plenty of things I like that are conveniences, but I'd give it all away to get rid of technology and media around the world.

I like that I can order groceries online and communicate with anyone from anywhere in the world in a second.

Fireguy17 · Accepted Answer

Communication is way easier and faster now.

TheRealPepperPotts · Answer

Yeah, I'm Team Internet. Love it or hate it, it has made things so much easier. Need groceries? Fill your cart and order them. Want to watch a new movie without waiting for someone else to return it? Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+. etc. Need to look up a phone number for a local business? You don't need to thumb through a phone book. Want to talk with someone on the other side of the world? Guess what? It's free. Want to chat with your granddaughter on the other side of the country once a week? Hello, FaceTime. Want to get something done without waiting on hold for 45 minutes? Um, well, actually we're still working on that... :)

The point is the Internet has revolutionized our lives. It's broken so many barriers to information, to communication, to learning platforms. Of course it's used for negative things, but it's also made a lot of things accessible that haven't been before.

So, even though I grouse about it sometimes, I really am thankful for it!

Caroline91 · Answer

Smart homes!! Even our garden irrigation system is part of it. Being able to turn dinner on to cook while driving home... check the security system while on vacation... crank up air conditioner before getting home so it feels perfect when we walk in the door, with our favorite music already playing. Ours is hard wired so it's more dependable than wireless. What's not to like?

AviatorTom · Answer

The Internet... but not all of it. Some of it is total garbage. GPS (actually GNSS now) ... makes getting around so much easier.

docster · Answer

LED lighting. As a cheapskate, I love only using a fraction of the power for lighting.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

GPS and cellphones are pretty great. Although, I definitely care more about having GPS than I do a cellphone.

llorando · Answer

Streaming services, no longer stuck with cable for watch my favorite shows.

lorenzomichael · Answer

I could have weed delivered right to my front door.

StudyingAuthor · Answer

I don't think I can answer it, but I do love the fact that us kids don't live with walkie talkie cell phones like Zack from saved by the bell. lmao.

exitseven · Answer

I would say the internet. Email, telephone calls, video chat, on line purchases, and streaming channels were unimaginable 40 years ago.

SeriouslyNotSerious · Answer

Internet! 😌😃

DrPepper12 · Answer

Love / hate with smart phones.

NathanDavis · Answer

fast internet

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