Thread: 100 year old time capsule

That is exactly what I meant. Living conditions are better, working conditions are better, literacy rates and other indicators of development are much better, human rights are better, discrimination is a lot less, etc.

Sure, you may prefer the political ideals of the past (on the assumption that you would not be among the poor and the downtrodden) but for all practical purposes, todays society has progressed compared to 100 years ago by any metic you can look at.

Is probebly a wash,granted, living conditions are far better for some,But I still contend americans have de-gressed as to morals,Honesty,work ethics,diets,the ability to know how to grow and preserve a familys foodstuffs etc.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Is probebly a wash,granted, living conditions are far better for some,But I still contend americans have de-gressed as to morals,Honesty,work ethics,diets,the ability to know how to grow and preserve a familys foodstuffs etc.

You mention morals. But I can flip that coin too.
Segregation and racism was widely approved of.
Wifebeating was considered a private matter covered under a version of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Factory directors and managers made sure that doctors would not act against bad working conditions.
Etc.

How exactly is that showing a higher level of morals compared to today?

Smart people, they kept their straight razors