It has definitely made things easier. Perspective is super super important here.

I grew up before the digital age. You have no idea how much finnicky shit we used to have to deal with. Non value add things that took tons of time and were easy to mess up (mapquest anyone?)

Yes we still have to work hard, yes we have inequality and every other social ill that comes with being human. But the modern age gives people more free time and accessible interests than ever before.

There has been an extra negative and bitchy tear running through reddit the last few months and I'm tired of it. Its like collective seasonal depression.