I think there is a common theme running through the mindset of people in my generation; I feel that the twenty-somethings-and-younger have a general sense of entitlement that filters the way the light reflects off the world into their eyes. I have noticed that one of the defining features of this contemporary age is choices.
The idea of progress has shaped our collective psyches to expect and require choices in every facet of living. What do I want to be when I grow up? Where do I want to live? Who do I want as friends? What do I want to wear tomorrow? Every choice we make is coupled options. There is a rub, however. The ability to choose creates uncertainty. Sounds a little strange to me too, uncertainty is part of life and healthy...in normal doses. But you live your life seeing nothing but ways-out and paths-around, then when you're told something is absolute it makes it a little difficult to believe. I think my generation has so many choices that they're afraid to actually pick one--they want to be assured that what they're picking is the right choice and that everything is going to be okay.
I never realized individualism could be such a scary concept. Life is off-road-luxury-package, create-your-own-pasta, save-on-airfare-when-you-book-a-hotel, zero-down-pay-when-someone-else-cares; fully automated and customized to fit your needs and every single want. I wonder if anyone realizes that we're all just getting the same thing in different colors?
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Too much of uncertainty is bad for one's mind. Especially for those who, without direction, and with widespread interests, would never settle down if left to their own devices...
But no, I do not think anyone realises it.
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