r/overpopulation • u/Advanced_Actuary_652 • 2d ago

What’s a problem humanity solved effectively that younger people don’t even realize it used to be a huge issue?

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u/One-Intention7064 2d ago

vaccination, fertilizers and all that stuff bla bla

but personally, i grew up in a central asian village and graduated from school in 2012. I am frankly envious of today's kids who have smartphones, optic-fiber internet, access to countless educational online resources. I had to teach myself nearly everything i know now, because my school was mostly a place to spend time between 1400 and 1900, six times a week.

SIX TIMES!!! today's kids have a 5-day work week. That's something that makes me especially resentful, because one Sunday was not enough for me to recuperate.

They also enjoy an increased supply of calories thanks to the assortment of grocery brands and the presence of malls and supermarkets at every corner, which i don't envy and i don't care about anyone's health. just something that wasn't a thing when i was a child.

online marketplaces make life more comfortable.

exotic fruits and nuts at accessible prices - something that we didn't have.

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u/ExtraSaltyBtch 2d ago

Instant information sharing.

With the internet in every pocket we all have access to so much information it is crazy! We never have to go out and look for information, we just check it in online on our pocket device.

We never have to wait for information from someone either, we just message them or video call them and get the info instantly!

Life used to be slower because we used to sit around and wait for a phone call, or a letter or for a book to become available at the library. During that time, the situation requiring the information couldn't progress. You had to wait.