I think most people could appreciate how far technology has come over the past two decades. While there are scores of younger people who can't necessarily remember the struggles of dial-up internet or coupon clipping, these are symbols of nostalgia for many.
I'm not saying that I miss those things, necessarily, but I do feel as though the struggles of having to disconnect from the internet to make a phone call make me infinitely more appreciative of having an iPhone, which allows me to both roam the internet and make calls simultaneously. Whodathunkit?
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In some cases, it's the small developments that feel the most significant. Like, we don't have to manually roll down our windows anymore.
On that note, music has never been more accessible. YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music allow us to listen to practically anything we want without having to physically go through a CD binder (although, I do miss skimming through liner notes).
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To those in the BuzzFeed Community who can remember a time before the technological era went into overdrive, what's one common item or practice that you're happy that phased out over the years?
Do you recall a time when digital cameras were the cutting edge in technology and not an aesthetic trend for Instagram Carousel posts?
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How about GPS devices and physical maps? Are you glad that we've put those in the past?
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I'm curious to hear from the BuzzFeed Community about the trends and items from the past that they are absolutely glad are no longer around. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below; your response might appear in an upcoming article. Otherwise, you could fill out this Google Form if you prefer to stay anonymous.