10. The freedom to have fun unnoticed
It used to be fun to occasionally go off the deep end and do some wild partying. But apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook have taken away that privilege. Now anything we do or say can become viral in almost no time at all.
11. Enjoying concerts
Today’s concert-goers rarely enjoy the concert as they are mostly busy trying to recording it on their phones. Using mobile phones for photo-taking and video-making has become out of control and can be very irritating to those who really wish to enjoy a live event. It is not uncommon to have someone raise their hand to record something you’re trying to watch, completely obstructing your view.
12. Dial-up modems
Does the sound in this video remind you of anything? Up until the not-so-recent past, this sound marked the beginning of your entry into the amazing world of the Internet. It had a nerdy feeling to it, didn’t it? In those days, being disconnected from the Internet was the norm and people connected only when they needed to. But that’s changed now. The invention of broadband has made staying connected a part of all of our lives, so much so that many people are now being treated for internet addiction.
13. Expecting a child
Guessing the gender of an unborn baby used to be a fun game. Parents even decided two names before childbirth, one if the baby would be a boy and the other if the baby would be a girl. Ultrasonography has made this game obsolete.
14. Sharing music CDs
The sharing of music CDs and cassettes were the norm before iPods and similar devices inundated the market. Now songs may seldomly get shared over the internet, but the sharing of iPods is a rarity.
15. Searching for the light switch
Let’s be honest, we have all feared encountering the devil upon waking up in the middle of the night to answer nature’s call. Those precious moments of anxiety have now been sacrificed to the alters of technology. We can now use our smartphones to switch on and off the lights, or can even summon the smart voice assistants to do so.
Bonus: How kids spend their time
Kite flying used to be a fun thing for children to do in the past. If you see anything resembling a kite in the air these days, there’s a good chance it’s just a smartphone attached to a selfie stick.
We are sure that if you are from the generation that used to dance to the tunes of Michael Jackson, you feel nostalgic for many fun things that have disappeared due to the emergence of advanced technology. Let us know what it is you miss the most!
And if you are from the Generation Z, what experience do you predict will be a thing of the past thanks to the rapid technological advancements we see every day? Let us know in the comments.
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