Spot on! And I did find better living through chemistry, so there were indeed physiological factors, but the doctors throw stuff at the wall to see what sticks, and sadly it kills some people in the process. Almost got me and convinced it got my mom.
Excellent take on how these two ideals have changed. I should add that people now greatly prefer safety, or at least perceived safety, over freedom. Have had they exact discussion with progressive (former) friends. But like the current generation who has never lived without a cell phone or the internet at their fingertips, how can they imagine our former existence? We can’t imagine life without electricity or cars and I’m sure our elders were frustrated with us. They must learn to live the best way they can with the new normal and we owe it to them to guide them as much as possible. I can only hope they find their way. It’s scary as shit though.
Spot on! And I did find better living through chemistry, so there were indeed physiological factors, but the doctors throw stuff at the wall to see what sticks, and sadly it kills some people in the process. Almost got me and convinced it got my mom.
Excellent take on how these two ideals have changed. I should add that people now greatly prefer safety, or at least perceived safety, over freedom. Have had they exact discussion with progressive (former) friends. But like the current generation who has never lived without a cell phone or the internet at their fingertips, how can they imagine our former existence? We can’t imagine life without electricity or cars and I’m sure our elders were frustrated with us. They must learn to live the best way they can with the new normal and we owe it to them to guide them as much as possible. I can only hope they find their way. It’s scary as shit though.