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Lizzie and Tony: I'm sure you know that the current progression of society means that our kind are dying out. As the knowledge is passed down, it will be increasingly diluted to a point of non-existence, until "the golden era" and the sensibilities of that time are not but shadows playing over the screen of a Kindle 4.0. And really, at this rate, much of history is being forgotten, regardless of era.
We still have parents and grandparents that grew up in the era, and thus we have some reference from which to pull. But as these generations die out, there will be fewer triggers to start new folks down the "vintage" path, meaning fewer lightbearers until the candle is snuffed. Unfortunately, there will always be a cynical salesman sitting in some boardroom developing the next greatest "vintage" thing, but it will never be like it was.
"Progress" has sped up at break-neck speeds and a simpler way of living has been left behind. In fact, as you've already mentioned, Lizzie, young people - myself included - have never known a life without the noxious consumer culture invading every level of life. This transition isn't a shame - it's an extinction.
We still have parents and grandparents that grew up in the era, and thus we have some reference from which to pull. But as these generations die out, there will be fewer triggers to start new folks down the "vintage" path, meaning fewer lightbearers until the candle is snuffed. Unfortunately, there will always be a cynical salesman sitting in some boardroom developing the next greatest "vintage" thing, but it will never be like it was.
"Progress" has sped up at break-neck speeds and a simpler way of living has been left behind. In fact, as you've already mentioned, Lizzie, young people - myself included - have never known a life without the noxious consumer culture invading every level of life. This transition isn't a shame - it's an extinction.