The ability to scroll for information or skim an AI generated listicle as your primary means of information gathering is not the cognitive equivalent of reading a novel or a paper. The mode of information exchange changes the ability to process and absorb the information. And checking facts on wiki is less likely to inform with the accuracy or depth of Britannica.
Different isn’t always just “different but equal”. And I’d say we are changing socially and informationally much faster than we can understand with a greater level of risk than we believe. As a Gen X I was there with the first consumer TI calculator. I had a 2400 Baud modem. I built an 8086 computer. And now I use GPT and VR. So I’m no Luddite. But it’s like drinking alcohol. You can rationalize all the benefits you want but it’s not honest unless you accept the dangers and costs.
I’m not stuck in the past but my view of the present is informed by it.
I agree with your views regarding tech and its costs.
I was arguing that your Willful Ignorance horseman is not riding alongside this modern generation.
This appears to me to be the least ignorant group of young people since the late 60s, early 70s.
I don’t think the reaction was as big as seeing the nil becoming a bigger draw than future value. Being around people more in the know pre-Rose Bowl many were aware that could be his last game if not the Natty.
Many coaches will leave college for NFL or just retire with the way there aren’t guardrails. Plus, when you already have CNS record and accolades why stick around and learn the new version of what it’s going to take to win.
I think we’re walking into this season with Georgia in a good place and The Buckeyes throwing every dollar they can find at a winning program. Texas as well. There used to be about 8 teams who could win it all. It’s probably half that now.
