I was just a young idealistic college student back then and most students as well as wider society seemed more interested in reality shows, materialism, and partying.

Society also lost interest in sci fi and space.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbIZU8cQWXc


https://gizmodo.com/why-we-need-more...ntures-5837047


https://ricochet.com/226027/archives...e-space-opera/


I look back and find it appalling how vapid it was.

Why did society felt they had to choose between popularity and intelligence? Why did society stopped being encouraged to push themselves intellectually?

Why not be athletic, fun loving, and smart? Like those badass Apollo astronauts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAYc0hIPOfY

Originally Posted by AllianceN7

I was just a young idealistic college student back then and most students as well as wider society seemed more interested in reality shows, materialism, and partying.

Society also lost interest in sci fi and space.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbIZU8cQWXc


https://gizmodo.com/why-we-need-more...ntures-5837047


https://ricochet.com/226027/archives...e-space-opera/


I look back and find it appalling how vapid it was.

Why did society felt they had to choose between popularity and intelligence? Why did society stopped being encouraged to push themselves intellectually?

Why not be athletic, fun loving, and smart? Like those badass Apollo astronauts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAYc0hIPOfY

The short answer is because all civilisations collapse, if you want a good comparison just look at Rome from 350AD until it's collapse and for a laugh replace bread and circuses with fast food and reality TV.