It’s typical of any era. The elderly possess a vast cornucopia of knowledge gained from experience and of information gleaned from simple observation, yet that ‘platinum mine’ of wealth is wasted – passed off as not worthy of consideration by those who have barely begun the journey.
The current ‘in-group’ will experience this same disregard, too – if they live long enough. Given the numbers of inactive hours spent on electronic distractions and the continual seeking for ephemera, I would not be surprised to see reports of a gradual decline in the average human life span, regardless of improvements in diet, health care, and medical technology.
It’s typical of any era. The elderly possess a vast cornucopia of knowledge gained from experience and of information gleaned from simple observation, yet that ‘platinum mine’ of wealth is wasted – passed off as not worthy of consideration by those who have barely begun the journey.
The current ‘in-group’ will experience this same disregard, too – if they live long enough. Given the numbers of inactive hours spent on electronic distractions and the continual seeking for ephemera, I would not be surprised to see reports of a gradual decline in the average human life span, regardless of improvements in diet, health care, and medical technology.