Me, Myself, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I

In the article, The Me Me Me Generation, various topics were brought to my attention. Some of these topics included the power of our generation. Joel Stein states, "the information revolution has further empowered individuals by handing them the technology to compete against huge organizations: hackers vs. corporations, bloggers vs. newspapers, terrorists vs. nation-states, YouTube directors vs. studios, app-makers vs. entire industries. Millennials don't need us. That's why we're scared of them.” And I completely agree. Our generation has been molded to become individuals who seek something new, something better. And although in the short-run it may be a pain in the glutes, it's the type of attitude our society needs. In other words, we don't settle for less. Maybe that's a bit harsh the way it is phrased but I don't know how else to say it. Another topic that this article touched upon was the use of social media sites. Unlike prior generations, we have the means (technology) to venture out into a different culture without even having to leave our seat. On the other hand, technology opens many other doors as well. 

One of the other doors that blown wide open are the effects of narcissism. We have apps and websites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram that help us identify ourselves through other peoples opinions or if I dare say so myself, acceptance. Christopher Lasch wrote in The Culture of Narcissism that "the media gives substance to, and thus intensifies, narcissistic dreams of fame and glory, encourage common people to identify themselves with the stars and to hate the 'herd,' and make it more and more difficult for them to accept the banality of everyday existence." And it's highly true. Our generation lives through a screen. But remember, it is only a stretched out result of what used to be. “Millennials' self-involvement is more a continuation of a trend than a revolutionary break from previous generations," stated by Stein. The unfortunate thing is that the next generation only grows from us. So yes, we are powerful but not for long.