For the very first time the young are seeing history being made before it is censored by their elders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mead observes that youth now witness current events unfolding without the delay of traditional censorship.
- In plain terms
- Young people see history happen live before it is filtered by older generations.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology lets youth see unfiltered history.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who controls the news you see?
- How does age shape your view?
Another view
Unfiltered information can be overwhelming or misleading without guidance.
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