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What’s the point of this really? Yea you can live like 1999, but the world isn’t in 1999. You’re gonna miss out on the modern human experience, you’re gonna be
by xwdv 6y ago
What’s the point of this really? Yea you can live like 1999, but the world isn’t in 1999. You’re gonna miss out on the modern human experience, you’re gonna be “that guy”, you’re not gonna be able to relate to anyone, you won’t know about anyone’s life and no one will care to tell you.
Retreating to the past isn’t controlling your addictions, it’s giving up. You can own a smartphone, use social media, without it taking over your life, you just need self control. As the world changes you’re gonna be stuck grasping at a past that no longer exists. It will be lonely.
- blain 6y agoGiving up a new "cool" few things doesn't mean you will "miss out" on new things. You still can try new things when they come out. I think the biggest benefit of living like in 99s, just like the author pointed out is a "Peace of mind". Also, regarding: > Retreating to the past isn’t controlling your addictions, it’s giving up. as if addictions were a good thing. You can also look at it this way: choosing self controlled addictions over "giving up" a device over a dumber one.
- ueueshitashita 6y ago> You’re gonna miss out on the modern human experience Oh no, the horror!
- grillvogel 6y ago>modern human experience brought to you on a 5 inch screen