As others have commented (or will), it's difficult to draw parallels across the generations but one thing is certain, things are spiraling downwards at a rapid rate and it's that which I sort of wanted to point out. Manners, courtesy, the strain on resources, the medical system, skyrocketing inflation, the environment, deforestation, the ocean, air and so on...The rise of AI and the decline of human thought...it's all out of whack and I don't think will lead to a good place...but many think it's going ok and that's their prerogative. Sticking one's head in the sand and ignoring the issues and problems won't make them go away though.
Thanks for your considered comment and thoughts.