The Beatniks and Hippies formed close personal bonds in person, thus forming communities with definable identities. Are today's youthful populations too self-absorbed and consumed by Social Media and cell phones to create such a movement in real time?
your last paragraph describes what became my mantra leaving michigan in 1970 at 17 and beginning a life of experiences and adventures, not all good but no regrets, other than what anyone who is lucky enough to live long enough has. really loved the article, mahalo
The Beatniks and Hippies formed close personal bonds in person, thus forming communities with definable identities. Are today's youthful populations too self-absorbed and consumed by Social Media and cell phones to create such a movement in real time?
your last paragraph describes what became my mantra leaving michigan in 1970 at 17 and beginning a life of experiences and adventures, not all good but no regrets, other than what anyone who is lucky enough to live long enough has. really loved the article, mahalo