re: Is there a worse generation than the Baby Boomers?

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And what will you do when there is no work to do? When matter itself is transported.

When you can wish for something and have it there.

It's coming.
Right now you can type something you want to see into google, and immediately see it. Watch a thousand videos of it.

Imagine that in a decade, you'll be able to think about something and experience it, real as rain.

The future is a terrifying and fascinating place indeed.

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You and I think a lot alike. You are not weird. I am only hoping to be mentally stable enough to have computers integrated into my consciousness or the other way around, whichever occurs. Then, true everlasting "life" should be possible.

As a person nearing 40, i guess im a generation X person? I do have a sibling born in 61, whats he, besides someone that i despise?

I cant speak of the worst generation, as I havent studied all of them. One thing that a large majority of Boomers suck at is preparing for their life after work by living beneath their means and saving. Thats one reason why they dont quit working that hasnt been mentioned enough. They cant afford to do so through their own doing.

In fairness, however, they are looking at more years of being retired than previous generations. Should they have seen that coming? I dunno, but because of an expanded life expectancy coupled with the lack of labor that is really needed, folks trying to enter into the job market are really in a tough spot. Only a willingness to do the same job for an amount cheap enough to have a company come out ahead by hiring you will be sufficient to replace the boomers, i'd imagine. Kinda like the NFL.

This may cause some of the freshly out of college folks to stay at home longer and puts more financial pressure on boomers. Once i really think about the situation, it all seems to feed itself and the future doesnt seem to be pretty.

A random thought: Could acquiring a skill or trade such as carpentry, welding, etc. while attending college be a good route to take? Sort of inverse of the welder that goes to college at night, the college kid that learns a trade during breaks and or summer perhaps.

/ramble