Things forgotten

Those who never lived under fascism probably don’t get how serious are the times we live in.

In an era when humanity has learned how to make even prehistoric bones speak, tell them of eras past and other wonders, it’s surprising how much they forget what is closer at hand. The current generation is puzzled, for example, when the Berlin Wall is mentioned by their elders. Do they even remember a time before the birth control pill or mobile phones? Leave aside the internet or Skype. Who would have believed in the latter half of the 20th century that one could attend a meeting virtually, launch a book or manage a business without the benefit of physical presence?