Time for a reset

Dignity and self-respect were once treasured commodities. People may not have had a lot of money but they placed importance on their civility, discretion and showcased their best behaviour because it was important. Even our architecture, our cars and electronics were crafted for longevity and quality. They reflected what we were striving for which was not always just expediency and getting to the bottom line.

We have lost much in our societies even as I laud the increasing freedom of people to be who they are.

We feel far less shame in showing our ignorance in this age of social media because there is always someone out there who shares our biases and our ignorance. We don't need to know anything when stupidity is free and for some even admirable. In our technological fervor we ended up losing some of the humanity we once treasured and our discretion in public has gone with it. The manners my parents were raised under now appear antiquated.

That we are headed for a reset and justifiably so is beyond question.