With the advent of the internet and modern messaging technology, we can hear the lament of people saying that life goes by too quickly.
However, cartoonist Randall Munroe notes that complaints like these have pervaded society since the 19th century.
Noteworthy quotes include one which speaks of the “mental and nervous degeneration of a growing class of people” and another, which states that people “make a task out of their play”.
While these quotes may be old, there are still certain truths in them which still plague society today.
What do you think—is humanity progressing too quickly for its own good?
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However, cartoonist Randall Munroe notes that complaints like these have pervaded society since the 19th century.
Noteworthy quotes include one which speaks of the “mental and nervous degeneration of a growing class of people” and another, which states that people “make a task out of their play”.
While these quotes may be old, there are still certain truths in them which still plague society today.
What do you think—is humanity progressing too quickly for its own good?
Click image to view entire infographic
Click image to view entire infographic
[via xkcd]