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What does it mean?
The speaker questions the loss of wild behavior in modern society.
In plain terms
People are not as crazy or wild anymore.
What can you take from it?
Reflect on how behavior has changed over time.

Where it applies

  • discussions on youth
  • generational comparisons
  • social norms

Putting it to work

  • observe behavioral shifts
  • question conformity

Questions to consider

  • Has society tamed us?
  • What defines crazy behavior?

Another view

It generalizes complex social changes into a single trait.

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