there's no phenomenon. all the generations born after 40s are cringe. we probably won't see a real return to excellence in human spirit until a major civilizational shift, like world war 3 or space colonization. the problem we have had for the past several decades is that we have no great aspirational goals left. no greater purpose. there are no lands left to discover and colonize, no great wars to fight and die for, no big dream for everyone to chase after. it doesn't help that we have also solved most of the pressing issues and mysteries, so the life feels very mundane, empty and aimless.
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