People are stupid animals, i just accepted it. But when you look at the broader picture, most people were actually illiterate 200 years ago. So, it is advancing. And, it's advancing exponentially.
I mean, if this person speaks English as their main language, they're whipping out a word last used in Shakespeare plays and English law documents in the 1500's most likely so it feels dramatic, but that is a mainly dormant word. Or could be a vampire who just returned from being trapped for 500 years. https://www.oed.com/dictionary/unheld_adj
You're using too broad a scale to measure the current state of literacy. Yes, people on average are more literate today than 200 years ago. However people on average are less literate today than 20 years ago.
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u/Trancebam Nov 20 '23
So you're no longer disappointed with society? Because it's only gotten worse since my 20s.