As technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, the erosion of common sense and street smarts has become an alarming trend in American society. From the “Baby Boomer” generation to Generation Alpha, each subsequent generation seems to possess a diminished capacity for practical problem-solving and navigating the real world. The constant connectivity and information overload brought about by digital devices have reshaped our perceptions and priorities, leaving us vulnerable to a host of challenges. In this article, we delve into the factors contributing to this decline and explore the urgent need to reclaim practicality in an increasingly complex and technologically dependent world.
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Generation Alpha is the demographic cohort succeeding Generation Z. Researchers and popular media use the early to mid 2010s as starting birth years and the mid 2020s as ending birth years. Named after the first letter in the Greek alphabet, Generation Alpha is the first to be born entirely in the 21st century.