Generally agree with Big Jim, and think each generation probably shakes it's head at the subsequent ones and laments good things lost. I currently have 2 under the age of two that will likely mystify and frustrate me to no end as they grow up in an ever changing world. Generally change has a good side and a bad side.
However, to switch gears, the above comment about coffee reminded me of
this article, read some time ago. I'd vote for this guy if he wasn't too smart to run for office.