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A somber consequence noted is the erosion of shared cultural memories. The author laments that nostalgic portrayals of college years—parties, friendships, youthful indiscretions—are fading:
Popular TikTok accounts are showcasing nostalgia for early 2010s college life.
Real-world communal experiences, like college parties or teenage misbehavior, are becoming rarer.
The absence of these formative memories signals a decline in cultural cohesion and communal bonding.