#23: Analog to Advanced
Even though Gen X isn’t THAT old yet, they’ve certainly seen a lot during their lifetime. A major world development that happened when Gen X was young was the advancement from analog to digital technology. They grew up in a world without computers, the internet, or smartphones but experienced the invention of these revolutionary technologies in real-time.
It’s pretty mind-boggling when you think about it. A whole generation of young people had to learn how to navigate and operate completely new technology without any prior experience. This insane level of adaptation that was required is probably why so many Gen X adults seem apathetic, according to other generations. They’ve lived through so much; they can’t be bothered to feel surprised anymore.