Unprecedented Times: The New Normal We Never Wanted
Are we all just pawns in an endless game of "unprecedented times," or is there a way back to the "good old days"?
“Unprecedented times” has become the mantra of our chaotic era, reflecting a world in constant flux where nothing feels stable anymore. The term, which gained traction during Trump’s rise and the pandemic, has since become a catch-all for every shocking, unpredictable event — from political upheavals to environmental disasters.
As the phrase saturates social media, it underscores a collective fatigue: people are tired of living through history, yearning for a return to mundane normalcy. Yet, as unprecedented events keep unfolding — like Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race or climate-induced chaos — our sense of stability feels increasingly elusive.
The question remains: In a world that thrives on the extraordinary, can we ever truly return to the ordinary, or must we adapt to a reality where the only constant is change?
Read the full article on Wired.
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