Our world is always changing, and life now is really different from the way it was 30 years ago. If you want to know how much has changed, here are a few things you can use for measurement.
Online Tutoring
Does your child need help with their homework? Then it is now easier than ever before for them to find a tutor online. Online tutors did not exist 30 years ago, but they are an asset to society. You can now talk with a tutor at any time of the day at the click of a button.
Social Media
Even the oldest social media platforms are younger than 30 years old. Yes, social media is something that has become popular in the last few decades. Forbes also says that “the number of social media users worldwide has swelled to a record 4.9 billion people globally.”
International Trade
It is now simpler than ever before to send something from one end of the world to the other. International trade has increased at surprising rates in the past 30 years. It is nothing to receive a parcel from the other side of the world and have it arrive at your doorstep in a couple of days.
Fast Fashion
The type of clothes that we buy has changed a lot in the last 30 years. Fast fashion is on the rise. These types of clothes are inexpensive and have people changing their looks every season instead of buying more expensive clothing that will last years.
Supermarket Deliveries
Another thing that was completely unheard of over 30 years ago was supermarket deliveries. You can now choose your groceries from the comfort of your home and have them delivered to you at a time that suits you. You can even specify if you would like certain fruits and vegetables to be riper or greener.
Smartphones
SimpleTexting says that the first smartphone came out in 1994. But a lot has changed about smartphones since then. Nowadays, 4.88 billion people worldwide have smartphones. New smartphones are constantly being released to the market that are far superior to the ones that came out 30 years ago.
Healthcare
Advances in technology have led to improved healthcare in many countries across the world. There is better healthcare available and treatments for problems that seemed hopeless 30 years ago. People with complicated health issues now have a better quality of life and an increased life expectancy.
Climate Change
Climate change has always been a concern, but in recent years, the condition of our planet has become more critical. Scientists have set a Doomsday Clock and believe that we are just 90 seconds from midnight—that is, until the destruction of life as we know it.
Population
The world population has grown a lot in the last 30 years, and there are more people alive right now than ever before. In 1990, the world population was just over 5 billion. In 2024, however, the world population will have grown to over 8 billion.
Terrorism
Terrorism was a problem 30 years ago, but nowadays, it is an even bigger problem, and terrorist attacks are becoming more frequent. This has led to increased security measures at places with large concentrations of people, such as soccer stadiums, airports, concert halls, and subways.
Automation
Many jobs that used to be done by hand 30 years ago are now completed by automated machines. This has reduced the number of personnel that are needed at factories. As a result, many people who used to work on production lines are having to find jobs elsewhere.
Remote Work
Working from home 30 years ago was something that was completely unheard of. Nowadays, workers can connect to a server and work with their colleagues on the same projects, although they are miles away from one another. Many jobs can also be done from home without even connecting to a server.
Photos
Just over 30 years ago, the first digital camera appeared on the market. It was made by a Swiss company called Logitech. Photo cameras have come a long way since then, and most smartphones have excellent cameras that you can use to take photos.
Energy Transition
Because of the critical condition that our planet is in, more emphasis is being placed on the need for renewable energy sources. Wind, solar, and hydroelectric power are becoming more popular to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and reduce the effects of climate change.
Cars
The way people travel by car has changed a lot in the last 30 years. Settings like autopilot have made driving long distances more comfortable. Driverless cars are also becoming more popular. These are advancements that we could not have dreamed of 30 years ago.